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I live in the state of Florida, it means land of flowers in Spanish
Nice, I've been there before, beautiful place. I'm in Texas, supposed to be "friend" or "friendship", something like that
Florida is quite beautiful, it has the longest coastline in the continental US
Sounds like plenty of great fishing trips to be had over there
Indeed, the weather is subtropical to tropical so it is almost always quite warm
The few occasions I've been have always seemed more hot than "warm"! Somehow still not as hot/humid as Houston though | About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Florida has the longest coastline in the contiguous United States, approximately , not including the contribution of the many barrier islands. Florida has a total of 4,510 islands that are ten acres or larger in area. This is the second-highest number of islands of any state of the United States; only Alaska has more. It is the only state that borders both the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. Much of the | be featured as one of "People"'s "50 Most Beautiful People." He later said, of the "People" offer, "I don't give a shit [about it] ... I only take pride in things I've actually done myself. To be praised for something like that is just weird. It just felt like somebody calling and saying, 'We want to put you in a magazine because the weather's so nice where you live.' "
In 2001, Chabon reflected on | 72,400 | wow-train |
So the other day I have been made redundant from my job as a farm hand as the farm was closed down. I need advice on moving forward and getting a job; HELP!
Oh, no, that's terrible. Do you have any loans that are in danger of going into foreclosure if you stop making payments?
Yeah, my mortgage and car loan, I am really up the creek!
Well in the US we have something called loan modification to help people who are having trouble making payments. Maybe that would help you.
Do you know of any organisations that I can speak to help me?
I don't. It would really depend where you live. I know sometimes to expedite the loan modification process, you can rely on a local loan modification company. It depends where you live.
Ah fair enough, so if I was in Iowa for argument sake I could speak to...
A loan modification company in Iowa. But I don't have any names of specific local loan modification companies in Iowa.
Ok, the joys of Google it is than :) in the UK we have debt charities that can help if people hit hardship such as StepChange and the Citizens Advice Bureau who can help | equitable title to the property in fee simple. Other lien holders can also foreclose the owner's right of redemption for other debts, such as for overdue taxes, unpaid contractors' bills or overdue homeowner association dues or assessments.
The foreclosure process as applied to residential mortgage loans is a bank or other secured creditor selling or repossessing a parcel of real property after the owner has failed to comply with an agreement between the lender and borrower called a "mortgage" or "deed of trust". Commonly, the violation of | n't "rule out" future collaborations with the trio; according to Nash in a follow-up interview, "Well, he's right, you never know. There have been times when I've been so pissed at us all for wasting time and not getting on with the job that I wouldn't talk to any of them. But if Crosby came and played me four songs that knocked me on my ass, what the fuck am I supposed to do as a musician, no matter how pissed we are at | 72,401 | wow-train |
Do you like to Karaoke. The one with no vocal track?
I do like Karaoke. It's fun to sing along to songs with friends.
Have you ever played Karaoke Revolution on Xbox?
I have not played that game. Is it similar to other karaoke games where you sing into a microphone and score points?
Yes and it was created by Scott Hawkins.
That's interesting. Has Scott Hawkins created any other video games besides Karaoke Revolution for Xbox? | List of Karaoke Revolution songs
Song lists – North America.
"Note: These songlists include the names of the artists who most famously recorded the song. The songs as they appear in the game are covers, with the exceptions being the song "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow", which is the master recording of the Paula Abdul song, and 10 original Mowtown songs in the Xbox version of Karaoke Revolution"
Song lists – North America "Karaoke Revolution" (NTSC).
"Note: Italics denotes a | says she wishes she could feel that way. Daniel says it's obvious that Henry is really into her. Daniel then freaks out as Betty drags him up onstage to sing karaoke. She insists they have to because the price is half off if you sing. Although Daniel protests, "But I'm rich," they head up and do a rendition of “I Got You Babe” and look like they're having fun.
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, they stop to admire the Manhattan night skyline. Daniel | 72,402 | wow-train |
I'm making linguine for dinner tonight. I just love pasta!
That sounds delicious, Ive been wanting to try out some different pasta dishes, Can you tell me a bi about them?
Definitely! Linquine is a little bit like fettucine. It's a bit more elliptical rather than flat, and it's not as wide.
Sounds really fancy! Who invented linguine? Was it an italian thing?
It originates from Genoa and the Liguria region of Italy. The word actually means "little tongues" in Italian.
Thats really neat! What types of sauces are popular with linguine | region of Italy. "Linguine alle vongole" (linguine with clams) and "trenette al pesto" are popular uses of this pasta.
While spaghetti traditionally accompanies meat and tomato dishes, linguine are often served with seafood or pesto. Linguine is typically available in both white flour and whole-wheat versions.
See also.
- List of pasta types | and focus on fixing things. I think we ought to suspend, perhaps, elections for Congress for two years and just tell them we won't hold it against them, whatever decisions they make, to just let them help this country recover. I really hope that someone can agree with me on that. The one good thing about Raleigh is that for so many years we worked across party lines. It's a little bit more contentious now but it's not impossible to try to do what's right in this state | 72,403 | wow-train |
I don't consume caffeine anymore, I used to drink an entire pot of coffee every morning though!
You're one of a minority now. Caffeine is the world's most widely consumed psychoactive drug! Everyone's doin it man...
I know! It just made me way too shaky.
Being a psychoactive drug, caffeine can definitely have that effect on people. It is a substance that changes brain function and can alter mood, perception or behavior.
It made me super cranky too all the time, especially if I hadn't had any in a while
Yeah it certainly has it's withdrawels. Even with all that, it's funny how it's basically one of the only unregulated and legal PA substnaces in nearly all parts of the world.
It should at least have an age requirement I think | . Beverages containing caffeine are ingested to relieve or prevent drowsiness and to improve performance. To make these drinks, caffeine is extracted by steeping the plant product in water, a process called infusion. Caffeine-containing drinks, such as coffee, tea, and cola, are very popular; as of 2014, 85% of American adults consumed some form of caffeine daily, consuming 164 mg on average.
Caffeine can have both positive and negative health effects. It can treat and prevent the premature infant breathing disorders bronchopulmonary | far greater risk of serious side effects.
Notable stimulants Caffeine.
Caffeine is a stimulant compound belonging to the xanthine class of chemicals naturally found in coffee, tea, and (to a lesser degree) cocoa or chocolate. It is included in many soft drinks, as well as a larger amount in energy drinks. Caffeine is the world's most widely used psychoactive drug and by far the most common stimulant. In North America, 90% of adults consume caffeine daily. A few jurisdictions restrict its sale and use. | 72,404 | wow-train |
I am thinking about doing some hitchhiking his weekend. I really want to go up north, but I know I'll have to thumb a ride if I want to go. Do you ever hitchhike?
No, I never have! I'd be too nervous about getting a ride with a stranger!
It is a little nerve wracking, but it really makes you feel alive. Plus, the rides are free so think of all the gas money you save!
Good point! And you probably meet some nice people!
I have met some nice people, and I have met some people I want to run away from. I have even tried hitching a ride in some other countries, but the hand signals are different everywhere you go so you have to be even more careful you don't offend someone.
What other signals are there besides sticking out your thumb?
It is different all over the place. In the US and UK you point the thumb, but in some African countries, the hand is held still with the palm facing upwards.
Interesting! What other fun facts can you tell me about hitchhiking? | who usually sought to travel long distances, distances too far to walk in a reasonable amount of time—was that the driver's destinations were located nearby—and of little use to the hitchhiker—by pointing at the ground for a few seconds.
Legal status.
Hitchhiking is a historically common (autonomous) practice worldwide and hence there are very few places in the world where laws exist to restrict it. However, a minority of countries have laws that restrict hitchhiking at certain locations. In the United States, | have an understanding. It's 'You do what you want. Never go back to the same one.' See, that's where it's going to screw your mind up, to go back the second time to the same person." (Blumstein & Schwartz, 1983, page 286)
"We've never spoken about cheating, but neither of us believe in it. I don't think I'd ever forgive him. I don't think I'd be able to. I don't know. | 72,405 | wow-train |
I love pizza! Do you enjoy this tasty dish?
yes! topped with tomato sauce and cheese... mmm
Yes! I wonder where pizza originated? I love mine with pepperoni and sausage when I'm being naughty! lol
the term pizza was actually first recorded in the 10th century in Latin Manuscript in Southern Italy!
Wow! So my favorite meal has been around for quite awhile! When did it make its way to America?
It's definitely one of the most popular foods in the world and very common fast food in America but i'm not sure when it came here
I wonder how many pizza slices are served a day! lol I'm getting hungry over here!
I'm hungry too lol I would get a pizza by the slice from somewhere on the street right now
I would love a slice of New York pizza right now! I bet there are a million pizza places in the city! | Jumbo slice
A jumbo slice is an oversized New York-style pizza sold by the slice to go, especially popular in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of Washington, D.C. A circular pizza pie from which jumbo slices are cut may be up to in diameter, and individual slices can be more than long. As a phenomenon, the jumbo slice has been covered by local and national media for their unusually large size, the late-night crowd they tend to attract, and the ongoing rivalry among pizza proprietors claiming ownership of the | , Canadian bacon, hamburger, Italian sausage, jalapeños, mozzarella, mushrooms, black olives, pepperoni, and red onions. In regards to the flavor, Hoffman said in 1996 that "Bambolino's is surprisingly tasty pizza. I was expecting a lesser quality because Bambolino's is pretty much a fast-food hamburger joint that just happens to sell pizza. The dough has a sweet pastry flavor. The sauce is mild, and the cheese is the real deal. Bambolino's also heaps on the toppings. My Double Big | 72,406 | wow-train |
Being a vegetarian sounds like pure torture to me.
Vegetarianism is abstaining from meats and meat stuff so yea def
I just can't see myself adhering to that kind of diet for longer than a week., | Vegetarianism
Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, and the flesh of any other animal), and may also include abstention from by-products of animals processed for food.
Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs, as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, | vegetarian diet that includes eggs and dairy.
- Vegan diet: In addition to the abstentions of a vegetarian diet, vegans do not use any product produced by animals, such as eggs, dairy products, or honey. The vegan philosophy and lifestyle is broader than just the diet and also includes abstaining from using any products tested on animals and often campaigning for animal rights.
Vegetarian diets Semi-vegetarian diets.
- Semi-vegetarianism: A predominantly vegetarian diet, in which meat is occasionally consumed.
- Kangatarian | 72,407 | wow-train |
I know that some stepfathers are not so bad, but my has always ignored me.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I actually have had 2 step fathers, that were married to my mom, one supported me financially growing up and the other is current and is more involved emotionally/mentally then the other was.
You are lucky. My stepfather loves my mom very much, but I am not so important to him.
Well you should be because Im sure you are important to her and thus you should be important to him. You know there is an opera thats like cinderella but with a step father instead of a step mother, I thought that was interesting.
He is not bad to me, but I have always wanted to have a father figure in my life, he is not for that job as I see.
Right that makes complete sense. While its not evil I still dont think its right. Moms and kids are a package deal, thats why a man becomes a stepfather when he marries her.
I agree, He support me financially, and I am thankful, but that man is so cold. | plot usually featuring a cruel father) and "The Little Bull-Calf". One type of such tale features a defeated villain who insists on marrying the hero's mother and makes her help him trick the hero and so defeat him. Such tales include "The Prince and the Princess in the Forest" and "The Blue Belt", although the tales of this type can also feature a different female relation, such as the stepsister in "The Three Princes and their Beasts".
In fiction, evil stepfathers | go and what she brings to the table is so incredible and she's so creative and outstanding. And I always have a great time working with her. There was no ego involved, you know, me - that was the first video that I'd ever stepped up to the plate to literally co-direct. I'd always been very opinionated and very you know, I always voice my ideas and whatnot in my videos, but this was the first one I actually took credit for in co-directing. And | 72,408 | wow-train |
I love beetroot, they're so tasty and they were even used a treatment for some ailments in the Middle Ages!
What's beetroot?
It's the taproot portion of the beet plant, the red part that you commonly associate with beets. Beetroot is just the anatomically correct term for it.
Oh I see. Okay. What ailments was it used to treat? | to digestion and the blood. Bartolomeo Platina recommended taking beetroot with garlic to nullify the effects of "garlic-breath".
During the middle of the 19th century, wine often was coloured with beetroot juice.
Cultivars.
Below is a list of several commonly available cultivars of beets. Generally, 55 to 65 days are needed from germination to harvest of the root. All cultivars can be harvested earlier for use as greens. Unless otherwise noted, the root colours are shades of red and dark red with different | Beetroot
The beetroot is the taproot portion of a beet plant, usually known in North America as the beet, and also known as the table beet, garden beet, sugar beet, red beet, or golden beet. It is one of several cultivated varieties of "Beta vulgaris" grown for their edible taproots and leaves (called beet greens); they have been classified as "B. vulgaris" subsp. "vulgaris" 'Conditiva' Group.
Besides being used as a food, beets have uses as a | 72,409 | wow-train |
I know summer is all about sun, but I happen to love the sound of rain, especially late day showers!
I love the sound of rain which is liquid water that condensed and became to heavy and then falls.
how does the rain get so condensed and fall into drops?
It is from the atmospheric water vapor.
wow I wonder if it's safe? | Rain
Rain is liquid water in the form of droplets that have condensed from atmospheric water vapor and then become heavy enough to fall under gravity. Rain is a major component of the water cycle and is responsible for depositing most of the fresh water on the Earth. It provides suitable conditions for many types of ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation.
The major cause of rain production is moisture moving along three-dimensional zones of temperature and moisture contrasts known as weather fronts. If enough | the air or adding water vapor to the air. Precipitation forms as smaller droplets coalesce via collision with other rain drops or ice crystals within a cloud. Short, intense periods of rain in scattered locations are called "showers."
Moisture that is lifted or otherwise forced to rise over a layer of sub-freezing air at the surface may be condensed into clouds and rain. This process is typically active when freezing rain occurs. A stationary front is often present near the area of freezing rain and serves as the focus | 72,410 | wow-train |
i love steak, specially medium well. A steak is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers
yeah, I love the rare to medium rare steak. Have you ever eaten that really expensive kind from Japan?
no, can you tell me about it? i know that steaks can be eaither grilled,panfried or broiled.
It's called Wagyu Beef. It is much more fatty, tender and marbled. But comes at a much higher price tag. Maybe they give the cows massages and stuff too to tenderize the meat before killing them lol
wow that sounds really delicious i bet it is really expensive as well. When the word "steak" is used without qualification, it generally refers to a beefsteak
Yeah. Although I've also had alligator steaks and ostrich steaks before! | Steak
A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak cut from the plate, the flank steak cut from the abdominal muscles, and the silverfinger steak cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. In a larger sense, fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak, and many more varieties of steak are known.
Steak is usually grilled, but can be pan | List of steak dishes
This is a list of steak dishes. Steak is generally a cut of beef sliced perpendicular to the muscle fibers, or of fish cut perpendicular to the spine. Meat steaks are usually grilled, pan-fried, or broiled, while fish steaks may also be baked.
Meat cooked in sauce, such as steak and kidney pie, or minced meat formed into a steak shape, such as Salisbury steak and hamburger steak may also be referred to as steak.
Beef.
Beefsteak is | 72,411 | wow-train |
I know it's bad but my guilty pleasure is McDonalds
I would have to agree with you on that, I love McDonald's food! I wonder how long they've been around for.
It was founded in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonal
Oh wow, so it's been around for a while and it's still a pretty big franchise! What else can you tell me about McDonald's?
They started their first restaurant in in San Bernardino, California. all the good stuff starts there.
Did they make it big right away, or was there some struggle to get where they are today?
Before it became the big arches they rechristened their business as a hamburger stand.
Are they the biggest fast food chain of modern times? It seems like they would be, but I'm not really sure. | its original headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, but moved its global headquarters to Chicago in early 2018.
McDonald's is the world's largest restaurant chain by revenue, serving over 69 million customers daily in over 100 countries across 37,855 outlets as of 2018. Although McDonald's is best known for its hamburgers, cheeseburgers and french fries, they also feature chicken products, breakfast items, soft drinks, milkshakes, wraps, and desserts. In response to changing consumer tastes and a negative backlash because of the unhealthiness of their | love. You know, I would live my whole life over again even knowing that your mother's gonna die, I would do all that again.' So it's her opening up her heart as opposed to actually – it's been closed this whole time because she's, you know, been protecting it with thoughts of O'Neill, who she knows she can't have, so it opens her up.
Working around Richard Dean Anderson's reduced schedule was a challenge for Tapping. Nevertheless, Tapping, Michael | 72,412 | wow-train |
I love to collect bugs when I'm at the park and put them in jars. I've been told I'd make a good entomologist, since I love studying insects!
Bugs are pretty fascinating! Did you go to school for entomology? | .
Entomology is rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times, primarily in the context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping), but scientific study began only as recently as the 16th century.
William Kirby is widely considered as the father of entomology. In collaboration with William Spence, he published a definitive entomological encyclopedia, "Introduction to Entomology", regarded as the subject's foundational text. He also helped to found the Royal Entomological Society in London in 1833, one of the earliest such societies in | , perhaps seven years since the last British tour? It's been far too long, of that I am certain. And there's no good reason for it, really. You know how much I love it up there. Quite honestly, there is nowhere I'd rather be. When you sing with me the choruses (often the entire lyrics!) of "Make Me Smile", the smile is genuine. The thanks are from deep inside; the joy is unequalled. To you, without whom... thanks | 72,413 | wow-train |
Hi there! What are your thoughts on conspiracy theories?
I am not much knowledgeable about conspiracy theory, please enlighten me better
They can be really interesting at times! They are essentially an unconventional explanation for an event or situation in history that can suggest an unwarranted conspiracy, usually suggesting illegal or harmful acts being carried out by people in power such as actors or the government
That is a really serious discussion. I think the best way to stop the people in power in to be united against them
that sounds like something related to Networked advocacy or net-centric advocacy. This is usually where people advocate about something very specific
What are you own suggestion against this conspiracy theory? | and refer to the preexisting networks used to create and support collective actions and advocacy as well as the networks that such actions and advocacy create.
History and scope of advocacy networks.
Examples of formal transnational advocacy networks date back to 1823 with the formation of the Society for the Mitigation and Gradual Abolition of Slavery Throughout the British Dominions. Other examples include the women's movement, the environmental movement, and the anti-landmine movement. However, the number, size, and professionalism of networks, as well as the | Conspiracy theory
A conspiracy theory is an explanation of an event or situation that invokes a conspiracy by sinister and powerful actors, often political in motivation, when other explanations are more probable. The term has a pejorative connotation, implying that the appeal to a conspiracy is based on prejudice or insufficient evidence. Conspiracy theories resist falsification and are reinforced by circular reasoning: both evidence against the conspiracy and an absence of evidence for it, are re-interpreted as evidence of its truth, and the conspiracy becomes a matter of faith | 72,414 | wow-train |
So my daughter is entering college in the fall and I have been researching Psychologist's. What i didn't realize all that they do such as evaluate, diagnose, treat and study mental processes.
Is that what she is taking in college?
Yes she wants to do some form of counseling. The mind to her is very interesting
That is cool. Are you in the field also?
No i am in the hospitality field. Though looking back, i would have loved to try for a degree for a school counselor
I have a degree in Marketing. | History of marketing
The study of the history of marketing, as a discipline, is meaningful because it helps to define the baselines upon which change can be recognised and understand how the discipline evolves in response to those changes. The practice of marketing has been known for millennia, but the term "marketing" used to describe commercial activities buying and selling a products or services came into popular use in the late nineteenth century. The study of the history of marketing as an academic field emerged in the early twentieth century. | . He also said that Iqra helped them in the difficulty. Aliya said that with being mother, i didn't explain my daughter because she does what she wants. Iqra was happy and given reports. Shazia said that Nida said that you came with Shehreyar today. Iqra said that today bus didn't come that's why i do so. Asma's marriage was taking place. Ayaz said her that whom is she waiting? Ayaz talked with Iqra. Iqra stopped the conversation to go with Shehreyar. Ayaz also seen her | 72,415 | wow-train |
Have you ever wanted to be a doctor? That's what I'm currently studying for that. There were so many degrees to choose from but I chose to go for a masters. have you gone to college?
I wanted to be one back when I was a kid, but not recently. And yea, I'm a student right now.
That's really cool. Do you study a lot? I've found myself having to do a lot of research now that I'm trying to be a doctor.
I don't study one bit. I sit in the back of the class playing video games while I listen to the lecture. | -person) and gameplay centered around the use of ranged weaponry.
Genres may encompass a wide variety of games, leading to even more specific classifications called "subgenres". For example, an action game can be classified into many subgenres such as platform games and fighting games. Some games, most notably browser and mobile games, are commonly classified into multiple genres.
The following is a list of all commonly defined video game genres, with short descriptions for individual genres and major subgenres.
Action.
Action | by protesting, you wouldn't have gone. But we acted from the heart. We wanted to show that we weren't willing to let them go. What one is capable of doing when there is danger can never be repeated. I'm not a fighter by nature. Only when I have to be. I did what was given me to do. When my husband need my protection, I protected him ... And there was always a flood of people there. It wasn't organized or instigated. Everyone was | 72,416 | wow-train |
My favorite sport is football. Do you like football?
I like American style, gridiron football! I'm not a fan of rugby style football. Which do you prefer?
I like both. Where did American football originate from? | Early history of American football
The early history of American football can be traced to early versions of rugby football and association football. Both games have their origin in varieties of football played in Britain in the mid–19th century, in which a football is kicked at a goal or run over a line, which in turn were based on the varieties of English public school football games.
American football resulted from several major divergences from association football and rugby football, most notably the rule changes instituted by Walter Camp, a Yale University | , Domenico Ruggerio, president of the national football association, stated, "I prefer to be amateur...To join FIFA, at that level, will be like a business" after stating, "The important message of friendship and love is demonstrated by the sport — the real sport, not the business that is in football these days...It is not just important to win a match; it is how you carry yourself." Therefore, that, he added, meant that "the ethos of the Vatican’s | 72,417 | wow-train |
I think blue is such a beautiful color! It's one of the three primary colors!
Blue is an excellent color! What color would I have to combine it with to make purple?
Red! You can also mix blue with green to make azure and blue and violet to make ultramarine! It's a very versatile color!
Amazing! how does crayola create all these different colors when there is only 3 primary colors?
Exactly! I recently learned that the sky and deep sea only appear blue because of and optical effect called Rayleigh scattering.
Rayleigh scattering sounds quite scientific. I don't know much about it.
It's a pretty complicated concept! Another crazy concept is the spectrum of visible light! Blue actually lies between violet and green on the spectrum.
Is blue near the end of the light spectrum? | Blue
Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colours; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. | RYB color model
RYB (an abbreviation of red–yellow–blue) denotes the use of red, yellow, and blue pigments as primary colors in art and design, particularly painting.
Color wheel.
RYB (red–yellow–blue) make up the primary color triad in a standard artist's color wheel. The secondary colors purple–orange–green (sometimes called violet–orange–green) make up another triad. Triads are formed by three equidistant colors on a particular color wheel. Other | 72,418 | wow-train |
My favorite color is yellow, I feel everyone is afraid of how bold it can be but it's energizing to me.
Yellow is very mellow and nice looking and is near green and orange
Yeah it's complementary and I enjoy it on furniture and even coats as well!
Yep yellow is a great color and is very nice by itself.
What colors do you like? | "giel", Dutch "geel", German "gelb", and Swedish and Norwegian "gul". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the oldest known use of this word in English is from "The Epinal Glossary" in 700.
Science and nature.
Science and nature Optics, color printing, and computer screens.
Yellow is found between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is the color the human eye sees when it looks at light with a dominant wavelength between 570 and | is similar to middle class America, representing the ongoing problems not only in the book but in America.
The illustration on page 87 shows a young black male, appears to be no older than 16 and is filled with vibrant colors consisting of yellow, blue, green, and orange. Toyin herself says that, "this piece actually speaks of identity and how malleable it is. It's not something that you can really pin point with certainty, its very kind of…suspect I think" (Odutola Shaiman Gallery | 72,419 | wow-train |
do you know that thursday is the 5th day of the week
Yes i do. I love Thursdays. That is the day i go to my local steakhouse for dinner. i look forward to it every week
okey interesting can you tell me more about thursday?
Thursday is the best day of the week because that means friday is right around the corner. what do you think?
hahahaha you are already expecting friday? | Thursday
Thursday is the day of the week between Wednesday and Friday. According to the ISO 8601 international standard, it is the fourth day of the week. In countries that adopt the "Sunday-first" convention, it is the fifth day of the week.
Name.
"See Names of the days of the week for more on naming conventions. "
Name Thor's (Jupiter's) day.
The name is derived from Old English "Þūnresdæg" and Middle English "Thuresday" (with | the night table and put it in the suitcase that is at the foot of your bed." Three days later, having put her back to sleep, I say to her: "Do you remember what I ordered you to do?" She answers: "Yes, I must put the glass in my suitcase Thursday morning, at eight o'clock."—"Have you thought about it since I told you?"—"No"—"Think hard."—"I thought about it the following morning at eleven o'clock."—"Were you awake or asleep?"—"I was in a drowsy state | 72,420 | wow-train |
I have worn glasses almost my entire life.
Me too, i don't enjoy them, they are also called spectacles are quite bad
Do you think I should get corrective eye surgery? Or continue with the glasses?
I am not a fan, i have heard horror stories, do you wear saftey glasses too i hear they are crucial.
Yeah I've heard similar things, I think I may pick up some prescription safety glasses for work, what's important to look for in these?
Those would be importatnt, what about sunglasses? they protect your eyes in a different way, do you own any?
Sunglasses are also important! I have a pair that I don't think have any safety certifications. | in the lenses. Some types of safety glasses are used to protect against visible and near-visible light or radiation. Glasses are worn for eye protection in some sports, such as squash.
Glasses wearers may use a strap to prevent the glasses from falling off during movement or sports. Wearers of glasses that are used only part of the time may have the glasses attached to a cord that goes around their neck, to prevent the loss of the glasses and breaking.
Sunglasses allow for better vision in bright daylight | , would find something to identify with in my books, pick up one and experience a personal sense of discovery. That's great. I think that if you're a creative person, you should just go about your business, do your work and not care about how it's received. I never read reviews because if you believe the good ones you have to believe the bad ones too. Not that I don't care about success. I do, but only because it lets me do what I want. I | 72,421 | wow-train |
Hi! Im B and I love softball. It's my favorite sport!
Hello there, that is so great! I do not know much about it, but I just enrolled my daughter in softball. I know that it is similar to baseball though.
Oh very cool! I have always wondered how the two sports differed and were similar!
Yeah, they said that in the early days they called it indoor baseball.
Softball was once called indoor baseball? So interesting, considering we play it outside here! | first while the opponent fields the ball; yet, the fielder has less time to field the ball while the opponent is running down to first base. The name "softball" was given to the game in 1926, because the ball used to be soft, however in modern day usage, the balls are hard.
A tournament held in 1933 at the Chicago World's Fair spurred interest in the game. The Amateur Softball Association (ASA) of America (founded 1933) governs the game in the United States and | , I did not think that I could really be myself, but the reality is that in the total freedom I was given, I had the opportunity to reunite my favorite group of people on set and just have fun.
The chance to dwell on what the fashion world represents nowadays and the fact that it is accompanied by so many stereotypes is fascinating and at the same time a bit upsetting, but you definitely can not ignore it.
It's very refreshing to know that there are still places open to irony | 72,422 | wow-train |
Blue is my favorite color, know anything cool about it?
I know that a color like blue can influence a person in many ways, like calming them.
That's so interesting, do you know what wavelengths of light blue occurs at?
I do! It's between 450 and 490 nanometers, which puts it very close to the Ultraviolet range, which is between 10 and 400 nanometers, shorter than visible light.
How cool, do you know what colors blue is between in the visible light spectrum? | Light
Light is electromagnetic radiation within a certain portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. The word usually refers to visible light, which is the visible spectrum that is visible to the human eye and is responsible for the sense of sight. Visible light is usually defined as having wavelengths in the range of 400–700 nanometres (nm), or 4.00 × 10 to 7.00 × 10 m, between the infrared (with longer wavelengths) and the ultraviolet (with shorter wavelengths). This wavelength means a frequency range of roughly 430–750 terahertz | qualia" or "raw feels". There is something that it is like to feel pain, to see a familiar shade of blue, and so on. There are qualia involved in these mental events that seem particularly difficult to reduce to anything physical. David Chalmers explains this argument by stating that we could conceivably know all the objective information about something, such as the brain states and wavelengths of light involved with seeing the color red, but still not know something fundamental about the situation – what it is like to see | 72,423 | wow-train |
I really like the rapper Drake. He got his start as the actor on the teen drama Degrassi in the early 2000's
im not a huge fan of his but i can respect peoples choices.
Thats cool, do you have a favorite musician?
One musician i find my self listening to is Marilyn Manson just because i like his sound | Marilyn Manson (band)
Marilyn Manson is an American rock band formed by namesake lead singer Marilyn Manson and guitarist Daisy Berkowitz in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1989. Originally named Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids, they gained a local cult following in South Florida in the early 1990s with their theatrical live performances. In 1993, they were the first act signed to Trent Reznor's Nothing Records label. Until 1996, the name of each member was created by combining the first name of a female sex symbol and the | and alcohol and how it affected his live performances and emotional well being since then, "It's a trail of sobriety that I really know for a fact has helped me in my career and in my life as a musician and as a person. I'd like to feel that I'm better in both worlds in that respect. I think I've improved in a lot of ways because of being able to stay clean and sober. But, you know, it is remarkable. And you can't do it by | 72,424 | wow-train |
Swimming is just great. People use it for exercise and sport, and fun, and even survival!
Swimming is really effective exercise because it uses most major body systems.
You ever take swimming lessons? Most countries teach children to swim to a certain level in school
I never took swimming lessons but my 5 year old takes them twice a week. He is a very proficient swimmer which is important since we live in Florida.
Did you ever teach them to swim as a baby? Babies will instinctively move themselves through the water and can actually swim!
I have seen baby swimming lessons and it is kind of wild to watch. I think that I want to put my son in more advanced lessons so that he can join a swim team. Its great to get rid of excess energy.
Yeah but babies can't hold their breath so they should stay above water
Drowning is the second most common cause of death for kids ages 2-9, so water safety is very important to learn. | Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding, also known as nursing, is the feeding of babies and young children with milk from a woman's breast. Health professionals recommend that breastfeeding begin within the first hour of a baby's life and continue as often and as much as the baby wants. During the first few weeks of life babies may nurse roughly every two to three hours, and the duration of a feeding is usually ten to fifteen minutes on each breast. Older children feed less often. Mothers may pump milk so that it can be | Swimming
Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as a survival response.
Swimming is consistently among the top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of | 72,425 | wow-train |
I love going to the beach, a landform alongside a body of water, every weekend!
I have never been to the beach but always wondered what it would be like. | Beach
A beach is a landform alongside a body of water which consists of loose particles. The particles composing a beach are typically made from rock, such as sand, gravel, shingle, pebbles. The particles can also be biological in origin, such as mollusc shells or coralline algae.
Some beaches have man-made infrastructure, such as lifeguard posts, changing rooms, showers, shacks and bars. They may also have hospitality venues (such as resorts, camps, hotels, and restaurants) nearby. Wild | so much love and comfort.
Thank you all heartily. I will never forget!
57 years later something special happened:
A witness of the Miss Universe pageant in Long Beach, wondered what "Gerti Daub" probably makes today? How does her life after the Miss Universe pageant look like? Thanks to the Internet, he found my website and wrote me an email in which he described his impressions of that time. He and his whole family had been following the Miss Universe pageant from start to finish. | 72,426 | wow-train |
My favorite food is pizza. I like it baked with cheese and tomato sauce.
aww pizza is great. gotta love meat lovers!
Mmmm. Yes, of course! I've been dying to go to Pizza Factory, but we only visit California once a year.
oh that sounds good. My husband really like Chicago pizza but I have never been able to have true chicago style pizza
Neither have I! It makes my mouth water thinking about all that cheese on a deep dish pan pizza.
Yes, it does sound wonderful! This might sound weird but I made pizza on a sweet potato the other day. You bake a sweet potato first then you put on whatever toppings you want and bake it for a bit longer and it is sooo good. | Detroit-style pizza
Detroit-style pizza is a style of pizza developed in Detroit, Michigan. It is a rectangular pizza that has a thick crisp crust and toppings such as pepperoni and mushrooms.
The rectangular-shaped pizza is the result of being baked in a square pan, which is often not a pizza pan; industrial parts trays are often used, which were originally made to hold small parts in factories.
The crust of a Detroit-style pizza is occasionally twice-baked and it is usually | Pizza puff
A pizza puff is a deep-fried dough pocket filled with cheese, tomato sauce, and other pizza ingredients such as sausage or pepperoni. Indigenous to Chicago, pizza puffs can be found at some casual dining restaurants there.
A pizza puff is similar to a panzerotto. It is also somewhat like a calzone, but calzones are baked instead of fried, and do not always include pizza sauce.
Some Italian restaurants and casual dining establishments make their own pizza puffs from scratch. These pizza puffs feature | 72,427 | wow-train |
I have a pet snake! It is a ball python! Do you like snakes?
I personally do not like snakes, they are legless and oddly elongated
Haha! Yes they are! How long can the longest snake get?
That much I do not know exactly, but Anacondas can grow to incredibly large sizes
Here in Florida there is a problem with boa constrictor. People keep them as pets until they grow to big and then just release them!
the boa constrictor is found all around north and south america, as well as some islands in the carribean, they get around!
Yeah, and they make lots of babies. I think they are considered an apex predator, right?
I have to imagine they are, they are the alpha predator, nothing else can really kill them often, they are the top of that food chain
I think alpha was what I meant to say. Sorry! I see videos of boas even killing alligators! | American alligator
The American alligator ("Alligator mississippiensis"), sometimes referred to colloquially as a gator or common alligator, is a large crocodilian reptile endemic to the Southeastern United States. It is one of two living species in the genus "Alligator" within the family Alligatoridae; it is larger than the other extant alligator species, the Chinese alligator.
Adult male American alligators measure in length, and can weigh up to . Females are smaller, measuring in length. The American alligator inhabits freshwater wetlands, such as | Traditional Chinese medicine.
Interactions with humans Pets.
In the Western world, some snakes (especially docile species such as the ball python and corn snake) are kept as pets. To meet this demand a captive breeding industry has developed. Snakes bred in captivity tend to make better pets and are considered preferable to wild caught specimens. Snakes can be very low maintenance pets, especially compared to more traditional species. They require minimal space, as most common species do not exceed in length. Pet snakes can be fed relatively | 72,428 | wow-train |
I like to play videogames like Grand theft Auto which have a big open world that you can explore.
I am more of a non-violent player, but GTA is a thrill at times | 360-person team, who collaborated with several other international Rockstar Games studios. The team considered the game a spiritual successor to many of their previous projects like "Red Dead Redemption" and "Max Payne 3". After its unexpected announcement in 2011, the game was fervently promoted with press showings, cinematic trailers, viral marketing strategies and special editions. Its release date, though subject to several delays, was widely anticipated.
The game's open-world setting was modelled on Los Angeles and other areas of Southern California. | Open world
In video games, an open world is a virtual world in which the player can explore and approach objectives freely, as opposed to a world with more linear gameplay. While games have used open-world designs since the 1980s, the implementation in "Grand Theft Auto III" (2001) set a standard that has been used since.
Games with open or free-roaming worlds typically lack the invisible walls and loading screens common in linear level designs. Generally, open-world games still enforce many | 72,429 | wow-train |
My husband loves growing beards
i just started growing a beard my wife likes it
that's pretty cool how long have you been growing your beard
for a year must adult males are wearing beards
that's pretty true, unless they have a job that wants them to shave. i prefer beards
yes also the military ha been at various times common to prohibited
that's usually why my husband has to shave | Shaving
Shaving is the removal of hair, by using a razor or any other kind of bladed implement, to slice it down—to the level of the skin or otherwise. Shaving is most commonly practiced by men to remove their facial hair and by women to remove their leg and underarm hair. A man is called "clean-shaven" if he has had his beard entirely removed.
Both men and women sometimes shave their chest hair, abdominal hair, leg hair, underarm hair, pubic hair, or | "beard", a tuft of coarse hair (modified feathers) growing from the center of the breast. Beards average in length. In some populations, 10 to 20% of females have a beard, usually shorter and thinner than that of the male. The adult male (or "tom") normally weighs from and measures in length. The adult female (or "hen") is typically much smaller at and is long. Per two large studies, the average weight of adult males is and the average | 72,430 | wow-train |
Have you ever been divorced? I still think about my ex husband sometimes. | Divorce
Divorce, also known as dissolution of marriage, is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state. Divorce laws vary considerably around the world, but in most countries divorce requires the sanction of a court or other authority in a legal process, which may involve issues of distribution of property, child custody, alimony | the chorus, she sings: "It might sound like I’m an unapologetic bitch / but sometimes you know I gotta call I like it is." The song was allegedly written about Madonna's ex-boyfriend Brahim Zaibat. She told "Rolling Stone" that the song "it's like, fuck you, I'm going to have fun. You think you're going to ruin my life and you think that it's over for me, but guess what? It's not. Life goes on. | 72,431 | wow-train |
Have you ever heard of the show My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic?
OMG! Yes. It's the best tv show. Hasbro out did themselves.
It is a pretty good show, the fandom for it has been very passionate too.
Yes. The connection to the dolls and the animated show is what makes it great.
I know about the toy dolls I didn't know if they were connected to the show, that's pretty cool!
Yeah. My little Pony has been cool since the 80s.
I only knew about the recent show and that is because of how rabid its fanbase is!
My Little Pony first came out in 1982. Unreal how long it has been around.
Yeah time sure does fly and this show has brought new life into the fandom and brand. | Home for Imaginary Friends". Under Hasbro's guidance, Faust developed the show to appeal to the target demographic of young girls, but created characters and settings that challenged formerly stereotypical norms of "girly" images and added adventure and humorous elements in order to keep parents interested.
The series received widespread praise from both television critics and parental groups. It also found an unlikely audience in a large group of adult internet users in late 2010 and early 2011, forming a subculture. These fans, mostly male, were drawn | My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic fandom
"" is an animated television series produced by Hasbro as part of the "My Little Pony" toy franchise, which is tied in with the 2010 relaunch of dolls and play sets and original programming for the American children's cable channel Discovery Family (formerly Hub Network). Lauren Faust was selected as the creative developer and executive producer for the show based on her previous animation experience with other animated shows such as Cartoon Network's "The Powerpuff Girls" and "Foster's | 72,432 | wow-train |
How familiar are you with NDE and what are you curious to know about them? NDE is Near death experience.
I'm not very familiar with NDE or Near death experience. My husband almost died in a truck accident but I have never personally experienced one. | Near-death experience
A near-death experience (NDE) is a personal experience associated with death or impending death. When positive, such experiences may encompass a variety of sensations including detachment from the body, feelings of levitation, total serenity, security, warmth, the experience of absolute dissolution, and the presence of a light. When negative, such experiences may include sensations of torment and torture. NDEs are a recognized part of some transcendental and religious beliefs in an afterlife.
Different models have been described to | New York Times best-selling author and survivor of a Near Death Experience (NDE), wrote that "In "Second Firsts" you will discover how to move from merely surviving to once again thriving."
Karen Salmansohn, a best-selling self-help author, said that ""Second Firsts" is about creating a bigger life after loss. It is about dreaming of a brand new way to fall in love again with living fully. It is certainly not an easy task, but this little book | 72,433 | wow-train |
I love hearing the song of birds singing in the morning. The distinction between songs and calls is based upon the complexity, length and context of the vocalisations!
I also enjoy the song of birds in the morning. I have the luxury of listening to the music of birds from the deck of my home. I truly enjoy it.
I can imagine! Do you happen to have a bird bath? They're great for attracting many different species to visit your garden, especially when it's hot and there's little water around elsewhere.
I do not have bird bath, however, I do have a bird feeder. I attract many of the local species of bird with food.
That sounds lovely. My nan used to have a bird feeder as well! in 1910, Punch magazine described feeding birds as a national pastime in the UK, and as a UK citizen, I totally agree!
Do you have a favorite type of bird that you especially enjoy?
The sparrow was always a common feature in my nan's garden, but in terms of local birds, it's definitely the crow. I love how intelligent they are and we have lots of young crows around here at the moment. How about yourself?
I have a differing opinion of crows. I do not especially like them, I rather enjoy watching and listening to the songbird. | Corvidae
Corvidae is a cosmopolitan family of oscine passerine birds that contains the crows, ravens, rooks, jackdaws, jays, magpies, treepies, choughs, and nutcrackers. In common English, they are known as the crow family, or, more technically, corvids. Over 120 species are described. The genus "Corvus", including the jackdaws, crows, rooks, and ravens, makes up over a third of the entire family.
Corvids display remarkable intelligence for animals of their size and are among the most | in its rival's repertoire but is not the song that it is currently singing. This may be a less aggressive act than song-type matching. Song complexity is also linked to male territorial defense, with more complex songs being perceived as a greater territorial threat.
Communication through bird calls can be between individuals of the same species or even across species. Birds communicate alarm through vocalizations and movements that are specific to the threat, and bird alarms can be understood by other animal species, including other birds, in order | 72,434 | wow-train |
Let me tell you about my shopping addiction. It's like I have no impulse control at all!
Oh my. What do you like to shop for? | such as window-shopping, visiting shops or spending time in commercial centres is a common and socially accepted desire activity, an addict is differentiated as one in whom this excessive attraction to purchase interferes with the normal development of life and damages their relationships with others, becoming an obsessive and uncontrolled activity.
Although shopping addiction and compulsive purchase are conceptually different, they are interrelated and both are manifestations of the same problem: the lack of self-control when buying and to restrain impulses. Shopping addiction is understood as the eagerness | I quite expect that you will. I know what "Ops." over Germany means, and I have no illusions about it. By my own calculations the average lifespan of an aircrew is twenty ops(operations). and we have 30 to do in our first tour. I'm Writing this for two reasons. One to tell you how I would like my money to be spent that I have left behind me; two to tell you how I feel about meeting my Maker. 1. I intended as you know, | 72,435 | wow-train |
I've always wanted to visit Miami! It looks like such an exciting city! Have you ever been to Miami?
Yes! It's pretty nice. It's a major center for culture, commerce, finance, and entertainment!
How are the beaches? They're supposed to be really popular, right?
I heard they are great! Miami has also been ranked as "America's Cleanest City". So I bet the beaches are great with vast spaces!
That sounds lovely! Is Miami a very crowded city?
It's the fourth largest urban area in the country! 5.5 million! So pretty big! Not Chicago or NYC though.
Wow! That's a lot of people! What other things should I check out if I visit Miami? | the seventh-largest in the nation. The city has the third tallest skyline in the U.S. with over 300 high-rises, 55 of which exceed .
Miami is a major center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. The metro area is by far the largest urban economy in Florida and the 12th largest in the United States, with a GDP of $344.9 billion as of 2017. In 2018, Miami was classified as an Alpha level global city | he looks at me, and then he takes my hand and shakes it and said, "Yes, I've heard about you and your work. How is it?" I said, "Well, honestly, sir, it's not very good right now. The orphans at Gisimba are surrounded, and I think there's going to be a massacre, if there hasn't been already." He turns around, talks to some of his aides or whatever, [and he turns back to me and] | 72,436 | wow-train |
my favorite food is cheese.
I like cheese as well. Cheese is derived from milk and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein.
Oh yeah. Do you know where is originated from? | Cheesemaking
Cheesemaking (or "caseiculture") is the craft of making cheese. The production of cheese, like many other food preservation processes, allows the nutritional and economic value of a food material, in this case milk, to be preserved in concentrated form. Cheesemaking allows the production of the cheese with diverse flavors and consistencies.
History.
Cheesemaking is documented in Egyptian tomb drawings and in ancient Greek literature.
Cheesemaking may have originated from nomadic herdsmen who stored milk in vessels made from sheep's and goats | List of cheese dishes
This is a list of notable cheese dishes in which cheese is used as a primary ingredient or as a significant component of a dish or a food. Cheese is a food derived from milk that is produced in a wide range of flavors, textures, and forms by coagulation of the milk protein casein. It comprises proteins and fat from milk, usually the milk of cows, buffalo, goats, or sheep.
Cheese dishes and foods.
- Aligot
- Almogrote
- Arizona cheese | 72,437 | wow-train |
Hey there! Have you ever been to Clearwater Beach? | Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach includes a resort area and a residential area on the Gulf of Mexico in Pinellas County on the west central coast of Florida. Located just west over the Intracoastal Waterway by way of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway from the city of Clearwater, Florida, of which it is part, Clearwater Beach is at a geographic latitude of 27.57 N and longitude 82.48 W.
Clearwater Beach is characterized by white sand beaches stretching for along the Gulf and sits on a barrier island. It has a full marina on the Intracoastal | Heartland Music Presents Creedence Clearwater Revival
Heartland Music Presents Creedence Clearwater Revival is a compilation album of numbers recorded by the American rock band Creedence Clearwater Revival. It was released in 1992 by Heartland Music.
CD 1.
1. Proud Mary – 3:07
2. Born on the Bayou – 5:15
3. Down on the Corner – 2:46
4. Lookin' Out My Back Door – 2:34
5. Bootleg – 3:02
6. Hey Tonight – 2:43
7. Have You Ever Seen the Rain | 72,438 | wow-train |
Grocery stores, or stores that primarily sell food, can be a fun experience or a tedious one depending on the day.
How can shopping be fun?
Well, personally, I enjoy going and picking out fresh produce and meat to feed my family.
What are some of the things you look for when picking produce?
I normally just look for fruits and veggies that are fresh, not too squishy nor too firm, etc.
Do you look at nutrition labels when shopping? | electronics sections.
In Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States, supermarkets and convenience shops are sometimes described as grocery businesses, groceries or simply grocers. Small grocery stores that mainly sell fruits and vegetables are known as greengrocers (Britain) or produce markets (U.S.), and small grocery stores that predominantly sell prepared food, such as candy and snacks, are known as convenience shops or delicatessens.
Some grocery stores (especially large ones) form the centerpiece of a larger complex that includes other facilities, | yourself" communities, and have kitchens on each floor, or in each suite of apartments. Residents of these dorms may also opt to sign up for a meal plan at another dorm with dining facilities, or may eat at any dining hall on a "cash" basis. Groceries and prepared food can be bought on-campus or at nearby stores, and free shuttle service is available to selected grocery stores further off campus. In addition, there is a fresh produce market on campus open one day per week throughout most | 72,439 | wow-train |
I love playing pool, it's considered a cue sport, also known as a billiard sport, because it's played with a cue stick.
I am so bad at pool. I think I just dont understand it all that much. There are different rules and types of games right?
Yes there are a few different games, like pool and billiards can be considereed two different games, and then there's also snooker too.
Ah yes I think I have heard of those games. How long has pool been around for?
Well billiards had its inception in the 15th century, so it's been around quite a while.
That is a long time. Are there professional competitions? | Cue sports
Cue sports (sometimes written cuesports), also known as billiard sports,
are a wide variety of games of skill generally played with a cue stick, which is used to strike billiard balls and thereby cause them to move around a cloth-covered billiards table bounded by elastic bumpers known as .
Historically, the umbrella term was billiards. While that familiar name is still employed by some as a generic label for all such games, the word's usage has splintered into more exclusive competing meanings in various | Glossary of cue sports terms
The following is a glossary of traditional English-language terms used in the three overarching cue sports disciplines: "carom (or carambole) billiards" referring to the various games played on a billiard table without ; "pool", which denotes a host of games played on a table with six pockets; and "snooker", played on a large pocket table, and which has a sport culture unto itself distinct from pool. There are also hybrid pocket/carom games such as English billiards | 72,440 | wow-train |
there was a solar eclipse last year but i missed it! I wanna see the moon fully blocking the sun
Oh man, i remember! It was like in June or July, right? In my area it wasn't a full solar eclipse. I was so sad i missed it
I've never seen a total eclipse. only partial. I bet it looks so beautiful
do you know when will be the next one? | Solar eclipse of August 21, 2017
The solar eclipse of August 21, 2017, dubbed the "Great American Eclipse" by the media, was a total solar eclipse visible within a band that spanned the entire contiguous United States, passing from the Pacific to the Atlantic coasts. As a partial solar eclipse, it was visible on land from Nunavut in northern Canada to as far south as northern South America. In northwestern Europe and Africa, it was partially visible in the late evening. In Asia, it was visible | a [[solar eclipse]], like the one I went to last year in Hawaii, I think 'Oh no! Is the moon eating the sun?' I don't know. Because I'm a caveman -- that's the way I think." This pronouncement would seem ironic, coming from someone who had, for example, just ended a brisk cell phone conversation, or indeed attended law school. Keyrock would always finish a disquisition, however, by asserting in a burst of righteousness that nevertheless, | 72,441 | wow-train |
Gender reassignment is a process where a person decides to change the gender that they assigned at birth. In other words, female characteristics are substituted for males and vice versa.
Yes, I have watched a few shows about gender reassignment. Seems to be a very difficult surgery.
I would think the surgery would be very difficult where body parts are reconstructed and a trans gendered person's physical appearance and function are altered to socially align with the identity they choose.
Yes, I know they have to take quite a bit of medication to alter their hormones as well. Where women mimic male hormones and vice versa.
It is a treatment for transgendered people for gender dysphoria in order to help them align with their gender identity.
I can't imagine my own self doing that. No doubt it is very emotionally hard too.
I'm sure it is very emotional as gender dysphoria is something an individual goes through as a result of the gender they are assigned at birth but one they do not relate to.
Yes, so they probably never actually feel like their gender their entire life. Well, I know that nobody could imagine being able to change genders years ago! Science and medicine has really advanced through the years! | Sex reassignment therapy
Sex reassignment therapy is the medical aspect of gender transitioning, that is, modifying one's characteristics to better suit one's gender identity. It can consist of hormone therapy to modify secondary sex characteristics, sex reassignment surgery to alter primary sex characteristics, and other procedures altering appearance, including permanent hair removal for trans women.
In appropriately evaluated cases of severe gender dysphoria, sex reassignment therapy is often the best when standards of care are followed. There is academic concern over the low quality of the evidence | are male to female cross dressers and vice versa for characters, especially with certain time periods.
History of transgender people in China Early sexual reassignment surgery.
Sex and gender were arguably fluid within the late Ming and early Qing dynasties as many female infants were forced into sex changes to be males. This, in turn, affected those children into living transgender lives, whether through physical transformation or—if there were not a sex change—continuous cross-dressing.
History of transgender people in China Laws regarding gender reassignment. | 72,442 | wow-train |
I love the color purple!
What is your favorite shade of purple
I like a deep, bluish violet. I also really like lavender. What do you know about purple?
I know that the first time the word purple was used as the name of a color was in 975 AD
Really! Where was that used, or by whom? | the Tyrian purple dye manufactured in classical antiquity from a mucus secreted by the spiny dye-murex snail.
The first recorded use of the word 'purple' in the English language was in the year 975 AD. In heraldry, the word "purpure" is used for purple.
Etymology and definitions Vs. violet.
In the traditional color wheel used by painters, violet and purple are both placed between red and blue. Purple occupies the space closer to red, between crimson and violet. Violet is closer to | Frank Filipetti
Frank Filipetti is a 7x Grammy-winning music producer, engineer and mixer who was born in Bristol, Connecticut. Frank won 5 of those Grammys for The Color Purple, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Monty Python's Spamalot and Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida. He was one of the first engineers to embrace digital. His credits include mixes for such number one singles as Foreigner's "I Want to Know What Love Is" and "I Don't Want to Live Without You" ( | 72,443 | wow-train |
Have you ever tried cross-country skiing? I compete in the sport, there are actually quite a few formats for it.
I have actually never been skiing before but it sounds fun! What types of formats are there?
Well, for one thing there are races that happen on groomed tracks, and then there are freestyle events.
Typically, how long are races? And how many people compete? | (in-track) and freestyle events, where the skiers may employ skate skiing. It also encompasses cross-country ski marathon events, sanctioned by the Worldloppet Ski Federation, and cross-country ski orienteering events, sanctioned by the International Orienteering Federation. Related forms of competition are biathlon, where competitors race on cross-country skis and stop to shoot at targets with rifles, and paralympic cross-country skiing that allows athletes with disabilities to compete at cross-country skiing with adaptive equipment.
Norwegian army units were | with a ski run and cross-country skiing trails, which are often not groomed, but are nonetheless gridlocked. When the snowfalls come in winter, the winter sport area is opened. On the only ski run can be found one of the Odenwald’s few skilifts. It is 450 m long and reaches 540 m above sea level. Moreover, there are a smaller lift on the slope’s lower reaches, a snowmaking facility, floodlights and a snow grooming vehicle. The heights have a state-championship- | 72,444 | wow-train |
I've been to Miami Florida a couple times, I'm not sure I'd like living there.
Oh really! I lived there are Miami beach for 10 years. I loved it! But that was 10 years ago. Things have certainly changed.
How is it to live there? I know it's a big beach resort, but I don't know that it would be pleasant to live there full time.
Oh it felt like I was on vacation all the time! It was a lot of fun. A lots of beach parties! | year-round good air quality, vast green spaces, clean drinking water, clean streets and citywide recycling programs.
Economy PortMiami.
Miami is home to one of the largest ports in the United States, the PortMiami. It is the largest cruise ship port in the world, and is often called the "Cruise Capital of the World" and the "Cargo Gateway of the Americas". It has retained its status as the number one cruise/passenger port in the world for well over a decade, accommodating the | You know, I don't want to be the father to your children. You're going to die out there. How about coming to work with me?' I did and it was a wise decision on my part. I'm really very proud of having been a professional athlete. I think it teaches you to be competitive, to accept challenges and to see things through. I realize the image some people have of jocks, but I think that certainly has changed over the years," Miller told entertainment reporter | 72,445 | wow-train |
My hobby is making maps - this is called Cartography
That sounds like a very cool hobby, I bet making maps is difficult. | Cartography
Cartography (; from Greek χάρτης "chartēs", "papyrus, sheet of paper, map"; and γράφειν "graphein", "write") is the study and practice of making maps. Combining science, aesthetics, and technique, cartography builds on the premise that reality can be modeled in ways that communicate spatial information effectively.
The fundamental problems of traditional cartography are to:
- Set the map's agenda and select traits of the object to be mapped. This is the concern of map editing | Cambistry – science of international exchange
- Campanology – art of bell ringing
- Carcinology – study of crabs and other crustaceans
- Cardiology – study of the heart
- Caricology – study of sedges
- Carpology – study of fruit
- Cartography – science of making maps and globes
- Cartophily – hobby of collecting cigarette cards
- Castrametation – art of designing a camp
- Catacoustics – science of echoes or reflected sounds
- Catalactics – science of commercial exchange
- Catechectics – art of teaching by | 72,446 | wow-train |
Bruno mars, or peter hernandez is a great singer
I like him
He was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii
Hawaii? I never knew that | 2003, shortly after graduating from high school at the age of 17, Mars moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career. He adopted his stage name from the childhood nickname his father gave him, adding "Mars" at the end because: "I felt like I didn't have [any] pizzazz, and a lot of girls say I’m out of this world, so I was like I guess I'm from Mars." Moreover, the adoption of his stage name was also an effort to " | real name Mark Fischbach, YouTuber and Let's Player, born in O'ahu but raised in Cincinnati, Ohio
- Bruno Mars, stage name for Peter Hernandez, singer-songwriter and music producer
- Francis A. Marzen, religious leader
- Thalia Massie, wife of a Navy lieutenant, from the publicized 1931 rape case
- Josh Mauga, linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs
- Kevin McCollum, producer, graduated from Punahou School in Honolulu
- Glenn Medeiros, singer, songwriter
- melody. (Melody | 72,447 | wow-train |
I travel whenever I can! Do you enjoy traveling to different places?
I do love to travel. The term originates from a French word "travail" which means work, but I try to avoid any work when I travel.
That is interesting! The last thing I think about is work when traveling! When did people start using that term?
That was an OLD French term. But the word "travel" first known use was in the 14th century.
Wow! I guess people needed a vacation and a little bit of variety back then as well! Where do you like to travel? | Travel
Travel is the movement of people between distant geographical locations. Travel can be done by foot, bicycle, automobile, train, boat, bus, airplane, ship or other means, with or without luggage, and can be one way or round trip. Travel can also include relatively short stays between successive movements.
Etymology.
The origin of the word "travel" is most likely lost to history. The term "travel" may originate from the Old French word "travail", which means ' | with the fact that every work of art was done somewhere and some when, and that this is very important to understand. The other side has to do with the medium of art, which is quite different from the subject. What we're talking about is color and shape. You'd be surprised at the number of people who come to Williams, and I think this is generally true of American students, with absolutely no idea of what the word 'shape' means or what you can do with it and why | 72,448 | wow-train |
South Park is the greatest show ever created.
Is that the show where a character dies at the end every time? | South Park
South Park is an American adult animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone and developed by Brian Graden for the Comedy Central television network. The show revolves around four boys—Stan Marsh, Kyle Broflovski, Eric Cartman, and Kenny McCormick—and their exploits in and around the titular Colorado town. Much like "The Simpsons", "South Park" uses a very large ensemble cast of recurring characters. It became infamous for its profanity and dark, surreal humor that satirizes a wide range of topics | "South Park" satirizes offensive behavior, "My Super Sweet 16" celebrates it, stating, "that is probably the most disgusting, foul show ever made." He went on to say that "where we would be ripping on the people acting like that, on My Super Sweet 16 the girls act that horrible and they're celebrated for it at the end, teaching little girls around the country that that's how you should act." Trey Parker further commented, "I can say...every single girl | 72,449 | wow-train |
I tend to do a lot of nail art as a creative way to make myself look different. What about you?
I never tried the nail art but I think it is cool to look at. What kind of designs do you do? | nail treatments is unclear, since it appears to have originated in different parts of the world around the same time. In ancient Egypt, from 5000 B.C. to 3000 B.C., women would dye their nails with henna to indicate social status and seductiveness. Women of the lower class wore pastel and neutral shades, while the upper classes wore deep, bright shades. In Babylonia, 3200 B.C., men, not women, painted their nails with black and green kohl, an ancient cosmetic. To prepare for war, warriors of Babylon | if I could do this. Once I got into it, I didn't think about anything but finishing it. I stuck to those two because I thought it would be more challenging and more fun and more of a statement to what you could do with sample alone. It is an art form. It is music. You can do different things, it doesn't have to be just what some people call stealing. It can be a lot more than that.
Burton also commented at length on the creation of | 72,450 | wow-train |
Have you ever been dancing, it's my favorite type of performance?
I love to dance especially at night.
Yeah, there are two categories of dancing, one is participatory which is often done to socialize
I love to socialize thru dancing. | , ceremonial, competitive, erotic, martial, or sacred/liturgical. Other forms of human movement are sometimes said to have a dance-like quality, including martial arts, gymnastics, cheerleading, figure skating, synchronized swimming, marching bands, and many other forms of athletics.
Performance and participation.
Theatrical dance, also called performance or concert dance, is intended primarily as a spectacle, usually a performance upon a stage by virtuoso dancers. It often tells a story, perhaps using mime, costume and scenery | about going out with my friends and going to parties and having a good time. [One of my] favorite parts of the song is when is when I say 'I know whatever happens, you will be right by my side'. It's just like, you know you'll always have your friends there."
Commonsensemedia wrote, "Dancing Crazy, ... has one thing on its mind: cutting loose on the dance floor until the wee hours of the morning. Written by Avril Lavigne, the song | 72,451 | wow-train |
Sometimes I can't stop thinking about whether I locked my front door or not so I check it 3 or 4 times every time I go out.
Oh no, I think you have OCD :(
What is OCD and what do I need to do for it?
It is a mental disorder where people feel the need to check things repeatedly
It drives me crazy. What can I do about it?
The cause is unknown so I think just take good care of yourself and have someone that loves you nearby always
Do you think my diet has anything to do with the OCD? | following infections. The diagnosis is based on the symptoms and requires ruling out other drug related or medical causes. Rating scales such as the Yale–Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale (Y-BOCS) can be used to assess the severity. Other disorders with similar symptoms include anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, eating disorders, tic disorders, and obsessive–compulsive personality disorder.
Treatment involves counseling, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and sometimes antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or clomipramine. | positive. [Strait's] 'Check Yes or No'--very positive; my song 'Rumor Has It'--very positive. When I do a concert, I can sing for 3- and 4- and 5-year-old kids and not have a guilty conscience about it. I don't want to go out there and depress people. I want them to smile and feel good and feel the way I feel. We don't live that long, and that's one thing that having MS made me realize. My God, you need to | 72,452 | wow-train |
Hello, I live in a rural area.
Do you live in the countryside? Where is the closest town?
Not quite, more in a mountainous region. It's about 45 minutes away. | Rural area
In general, a rural area or countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. The Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines the word "rural" as encompassing "...all population, housing, and territory not included within an urban area. Whatever is not urban is considered rural."
Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas are commonly rural, as are other types of areas such as forest. | Tri Tôn District
Tri Tôn is a rural district ("huyện") of An Giang Province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. As of 2003 the district had a population of 118,648. The district covers an area of . The district capital lies at Tri Tôn and is away from Châu Đốc. There is a sacred mountain system named Seven Mountains here where Bửu Sơn Kỳ Hương's monks live.
It is the largest and most sparsely populated of the districts in An Giang, being quite mountainous.
It | 72,453 | wow-train |
Hey, I just threw a steak on the bbq! A steak can be pan-fried, or broiled, but nothing beats bbq'd steak!
Steak is made from cow, correct?
Yep, but they can also be cut from bison, camel, goat, horse and more! Ewww! It's cow beef for me!
Oh, I don't know, Id' probably try a camel steak, just to say I did, y'know
Ok, but you go first! haha! When my beef steak is done, I plan to cut it across the muscle fibers - it's so tender that way!
How do you know if you're cutting it across and not against the muscle fibers? | Steak
A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak cut from the plate, the flank steak cut from the abdominal muscles, and the silverfinger steak cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. In a larger sense, fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak, and many more varieties of steak are known.
Steak is usually grilled, but can be pan | dishes including London broil and as an alternative to the traditional skirt steak in "fajitas". It can be grilled, pan-fried, broiled, or braised for increased tenderness. Grain (meat fibre) is very apparent in flank steaks, as it comes from a well-exercised part of the cow, and many chefs cut across the grain to make the meat more tender. It is frequently used in Asian cuisine, often sold in Chinese markets as "stir-fry beef", and is served in French | 72,454 | wow-train |
I love Adam Levine! Have you heard of him? He's an American singer, songwriter, actor and record producer.
Yes, he is from the band Maroon 5 I think. Great voice.
Exactly! He's the lead singer for Maroon 5. He has an amazing voice! Not many men can hit the notes that he can!
I know, plus he has an amazing personality and dresses amazing. I really like his songs.
I really like his coaching style on NBC's The Voice. He's been on that show since 2011.
Oh yeah, definitely. I like the collaborations he has done with other artists as well, like Christina Aguilera
They've made some incredible music together. I recently learned that before they were Maroon 5, most members of the band were in a group named Kara's Flowers.
I did not know that. Thats cool! Im looking forward to new music from him. | 2014), and "Red Pill Blues" (2017). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award, and a World Music Award.
From 2011 to 2019, Levine served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show "The Voice" and won three times with a member of his team (seasons 1, 5, and 9). In 2012, Levine made his acting debut as a recurring character in "" for | Adam Levine
Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He is the lead singer for the pop rock band Maroon 5. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the band Kara's Flowers, of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, "The Fourth World" (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. | 72,455 | wow-train |
I think shopping online is the way of the future.
The future? It is the way of the "now"... Every year e-commerce gets bigger and bigger with selling and buying. I love it!
Do you think Amazon will stay a superpower in online shopping?
Oh yes absolutely! They now are even doing medicine with mail prescriptions. Have you checked out their tax policy changes?
I have not. Are they doing something good with them?
Not really, it's just changing each year... We still have a big inequality in US taxes in general. Income tax is measured before and after/
I think taxation is one of the worst executed things in America. Low income people have it pretty bad. | Economic policy of Donald Trump
The economic policies of Donald Trump, which were outlined in his campaign pledges, include trade protectionism, immigration reduction, individual and corporate tax reform, the dismantling of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and the repeal of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare").
Bills to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare") did not pass Congress in mid-2017. However, Trump's tax reform plan was signed into law in | more aspects can be examined at a time. In this way the evaluation can be completed more quickly. This is how communal shopping facilitates a quicker purchase decision.
With the advent of the Internet and the vast popularity of online shopping, communal shopping was sure to hit the Net. With technologies such as "remote webpage sharing" and online chat, online users can now shop together even though they are located in different places.
See also.
- E-commerce
- Social commerce
- Social shopping | 72,456 | wow-train |
Have you ever been to Florida before?
No but I learnt is the southernmost state in the southeastern region of the Unite state
That's interesting. My friend went once as a birthday surprise. She sent me a cup through airmail.
Wow nice, Florida is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico and Alabama
Cool, I've seen that on a map before. Tell me more about Florida and its attractions. | Florida
Florida () is the southernmost contiguous state in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive (), the 3rd-most populous (21,312,211 inhabitants), and the 8th-most densely populated () of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the | Alabama
Alabama () is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.
Alabama is nicknamed the "Yellowhammer State", after the state bird. Alabama is also | 72,457 | wow-train |
Dogs are one of my favorite pets, even though I've only ever owned cats.
dogs always remind me of how they're sister taxa to wolves. Why don't you get a dog?
My family has just always been a cat family.
fair enough I think it's cool how cats can see at night so they can hunt
That's really cool, I totally forgot about that!
yeah I've always wanted one to get vermin for me. I live in the desert so centipedes, scorpions, and roaches around.
That sounds awful, I hate spiders so much nevermind bigger creepier ones with big stingers. | Scorpion
Scorpions are predatory arachnids of the order Scorpiones. They have eight legs and are easily recognized by the pair of grasping pedipalps and the narrow, segmented tail, often carried in a characteristic forward curve over the back, ending with a venomous stinger. Scorpions range in size from 9 mm / 0.3 in. ("Typhlochactas mitchelli") to 23 cm / 9 in. ("Heterometrus swammerdami").
The evolutionary history of scorpions goes back to the Silurian period 430 million years ago. They | Wilson, Sarah (2014). "My Smart Puppy Guide: How to Train Your Dog to Come", Sarah Wilson, 80 pages.
External links.
- https://web.archive.org/web/20070812110106/http://www.mysmartpuppy.com/about/sarah-wilson.html
- https://www.forbes.com/2009/04/13/bo-portuguese-dog-lifestyle-sport-portuguese-water-dog.html
- https://www.forbes.com/2010/02/25/dog-name-owners-lifestyle-what-your-dogs-name-says-about-you.html
- http://www.cnn.com/2012/07/17/living/pet-weight-loss/
- http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/17/living/dog-training-behavior-issues/
- http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/10/living/solve-common-pet-problems-mnn/
- http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/03/living/high-rise-living/
- http://articles.latimes.com/2009/feb/14/entertainment/et-catsanddogs14
- https://vancouversun.com/life/Wake+Bowser+Puff+documentary+examines+love+cats+dogs/1257336/story.html
- https://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9A0DE5DB1E31F936A25751C0A96F9C8B63&sec=&spon=&pagewanted=all
- https://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/why-we-love-cats-and-dogs/dog-owner-behavior-patterns-whats-yours/4626/
- http://www.mnn.com/family/pets/questions/websites-every-pet-owner-should-bookmark
- http://www.prevention.com/health/healthy-living/what-your-pet-parenting-style-says-about-you
- http://www.boston.com/news/globe/living/articles/2003/11/01/you_can_teach_a_bold_dog_new_patterns_of_behavior/
- http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2006-04-11/features/0604110291_1_toy-breeds-dogs-border-collie
- https://books.google.com/books?id=v-ekowojYcUC&pg=PA28
- https://web.archive.org/web/20081220035933/http://www.wagreflex.com/sarah_wilson.html
- https://books.google.com/books?id=4lJ_3WXhVfgC&pg=PA19 | 72,458 | wow-train |
Hi, I love playing ice hockey on ice, usually in a rink, at the complex.
I have never played ice hockey before. What's it like?
Well you use sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net so its really fun and interesting!
I have okay balance, is it easy to stay up on ice skates? | Ice hockey
Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, usually in a rink, in which two teams of skaters use their sticks to shoot a vulcanized rubber puck into their opponent's net to score points. The sport is known to be fast-paced and physical, with teams usually consisting of six players each: one goaltender, and five players who skate up and down the ice trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team.
Ice hockey is most popular in Canada, | players per side on the ice at any time, one of them being the goaltender, each of whom is on ice skates. The objective of the game is to score "goals" by shooting a hard vulcanized rubber disc, the "puck", into the opponent's goal net, which is placed at the opposite end of the rink. The players use their sticks to pass or shoot the puck.
Within certain restrictions, players may redirect the puck with any part of their body. Players may not hold | 72,459 | wow-train |
Hello, are you familiar with contemporary slavery? I was a slave for 10 years.
I am somewhat familiar with the term. I believe it has something to do with forced labor
Yes forced labor is the foundation. Situations like child and human trafficking are some of the big industries for it right now.
I have heard about situations like that in the news. Tell me how you got out of the situation you were in.
I was a slave since a child in Haiti where certain villages are more susceptible to kidnapping. After around 10 years I escaped thanks to a raid on a facility I was held in.
Wow, I am very glad you were able to escape. It is a shame that things like that go on in modern society | Slavery
Slavery is any system in which principles of property law are applied to people, allowing individuals to own, buy and sell other individuals, as a "de jure" form of property. A slave is unable to withdraw unilaterally from such an arrangement and works without remuneration. Many scholars now use the term chattel slavery to refer to this specific sense of legalised, "de jure" slavery. In a broader sense, however, the word slavery may also refer to any situation in which an individual is "de | House Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
American Samoa, where Rees was stationed for five years, became a landmark case in the United States' prosecution of human trafficking—the international practice of forcing people into servitude, slavery, peonage, child labor, or the sex industry.
Rees warned that anyone who exploits workers will face legal consequences in the United States. "If you're going to traffic women and men to slave-like situations, you better not do it in a place under the American | 72,460 | wow-train |
I am on a diet, so I went Vegan
Vegan eh? I've been thinking about doing something of a meat and greens diet. Kinda the opposite.
Clean eating is always good. Veganism on the other hand does not usually have any animal by products.
I've never really understood what clean eating is. Do you know? | Clean eating
Clean eating is a way of life based on the belief that eating whole foods in their most natural state and avoiding processed foods such as refined sugar offers certain health benefits. Variations on the clean eating diet may also exclude gluten, grains, and dairy products and advocate the consumption of raw food.
The idea of "clean eating" has been criticized as lacking in scientific evidence and potentially posing health risks.
The clean eating concept has been associated in the media with Ella Mills, Natasha Corrett, | meat and animal byproducts is no longer permitted according to Jewish sources, because of the cruelty inflicted on animals by the modern mass production of meat, dairy and eggs.
Based on Biblical, Talmudic and halachic (Jewish law) sources, Keisar's stance is that veganism is a Torah ideal, and Jews should therefore follow a vegan diet. He argues that although eating meat is permitted, not everything permitted in the Torah should necessarily be done, and the Torah permits eating meat only as a concession, in the same | 72,461 | wow-train |
Do you like Halloween, also know as All Saints' Eve?
I do! Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. Do you like it?
Yes, October 31 is a great day of the year.
I agree. I usually like seeing ghouls and goblins and peoples attempt at them!
Ghosts 'n Goblins was one of my favorite video games.
I have never played it! They mention ghouls and goblins a lot in Always Sunny. | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is an American sitcom that premiered on FX on August 4, 2005, and moved to FXX beginning with the ninth season in 2013. It was created by Rob McElhenney, who developed it with Glenn Howerton. It is executive produced and primarily written by McElhenney, Howerton, and Charlie Day, all of whom star alongside Kaitlin Olson and Danny DeVito. The series follows the exploits of "The Gang," a group of self-absorbed friends who run | story to a crowd of goblins bent on revolution, we again see the storytelling theme: "I told you that all goblin stories have a hole in the middle -- like all goblin names. It is not for me to tell you what fits in that open place, that well of mystery at the center of Faerie... What is in that empty space? It is not for me to say. The stories of my people do not work that way."
Analysis Themes Family and identity.
"[T]he need to | 72,462 | wow-train |
Do you have a tattoo? I've been thinking of getting one but am afraid that it might be painful! | Tattoo
A tattoo is a form of body modification where a design is made by inserting ink, dyes and pigments, either indelible or temporary, into the dermis layer of the skin to change the pigment. The art of making tattoos is tattooing.
Tattoos fall into three broad categories: purely decorative (with no specific meaning); symbolic (with a specific meaning pertinent to the wearer); pictorial (a depiction of a specific person or item). In addition, tattoos can be used for identification such as | that Evelyn's Husband will do your reputation much good. It might be published to fair advantage, perhaps; but we are convinced that in leaving your earlier work . . . you have made a literary misstep. This sounds rather harsh, I am afraid. I don't want you to think for a minute that we are not appreciative of the many excellent and charmingly written passages. . .' (Bynner). Bynner clearly thought that Chesnutt should have been writing exclusively race fiction" (228). Due to | 72,463 | wow-train |
Physics is my favorite class, I have 3 science classes currently. Subjects on energy and motion are fascinating.
Really, what are your other two science classes?
I have Biology and Chemistry as well, I like them too. Physics is still my favorite though. It;s one of the oldest academic disciplines.
I am more of a Biology guy myself, but Physics is very respectable.
Biology was developed the most in the Middle Ages, it was mostly Muslim physicians and scholars, one of them is Aviccenna.
That's interesting, I never knew that. | Medieval medicine of Western Europe
Medieval medicine in Western Europe was composed of a mixture of existing ideas from antiquity, spiritual influences and what Claude Lévi-Strauss identifies as the "shamanistic complex" and "social consensus."
In the Early Middle Ages, following the fall of the Western Roman Empire, standard medical knowledge was based chiefly upon surviving Greek and Roman texts, preserved in monasteries and elsewhere. Many simply placed their hopes in the church and God to heal all their sicknesses. Ideas about the origin and cure | and two years of foreign language (Spanish or Mandarin). The Senior Institute is a division of the school consisting of grades 11 and 12; classes in the Senior Institute are sometimes taught through a two-year curriculum; students may have some of their teachers for two academic years. The Math sequence consists of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II/Trigonometry, and Statistics/Calculus; the Science sequence includes Biology, Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, Food Science and Physics. Students can choose to take elective classes in | 72,464 | wow-train |
I am an avid stamp collector. So Many different collections to choose from.
It has been a popular hobby as long as stamps have existed. I've been collecting since I was 6.
Have you ever tried to sell any for profit?!
Unfortunately all the stamps I have are used so not very valuable past the proof of paymeny cost.
Are there in hard to find ones that you are still looking for to complete a collection? | to a single denomination. At the same time, this break with the recent past represented a return to origins. Washington and Franklin, after all, had appeared on the first two American stamps, issued in 1847, and during the next fifteen years, each of the eight stamp denominations available (with one exception) featured either Washington or Franklin.
In the early Washington–Franklin issues (1908–11), every design incorporated a pair of olive branches surrounding one or the other of the two profiles. From 1912 on | not as if he said, "I must collect stamps so I, Paul, can obtain pleasure". Collecting stamps is not just a means toward pleasure. He simply likes collecting stamps, therefore (indirectly) acquiring pleasure.
This paradox is often reversed to illustrate that pleasure and happiness cannot be reverse-engineered. If for example you heard that collecting stamps was very pleasurable, and began a stamp collection as a means towards this happiness, it would inevitably be in vain. To achieve happiness, you must | 72,465 | wow-train |
I have a red hair. I am lucky to be one of the 1–2% of the human population that have it naturally
That's a very rare color, I like red hair a lot.
The reason for us having it is because of two copies of a recessive allele on chromosome 16 which produces an altered version of the MC1R protein.
That's interesting from scientific point. I'd like to dye my hair some time red too.
Even if you die it you will not be one of the 1–2% of the human population that has it naturally
That's true, I'd still be a fake ginger. | Red hair
Red hair (or ginger hair) occurs naturally in one to two percent of the human population, appearing with greater frequency (two to six percent) among people of Northern or Northwestern European ancestry and lesser frequency in other populations. It is most common in individuals homozygous for a recessive allele on chromosome 16 that produces an altered version of the MC1R protein.
Red hair varies in hue from a deep burgundy or bright copper (auburn) to burnt orange or red-orange to and strawberry blond. Characterized | valerian) colors.
In science and nature Hair color.
Red hair occurs naturally on approximately 1–2% of the human population. It occurs more frequently (2–6%) in people of northern or western European ancestry, and less frequently in other populations. Red hair appears in people with two copies of a recessive gene on chromosome 16 which causes a mutation in the MC1R protein.
Red hair varies from a deep burgundy through burnt orange to bright copper. It is characterized by high levels of the reddish pigment pheomelanin ( | 72,466 | wow-train |
I'm traveling to an island in the Caribbean called Barbados next month.
Oh wow! I'm jealous! Is it a vacation? What drew you to Barbados?
I'm of Spanish origin and it was claimed by Spanish navigators in the 15th century.
Oh neat, I didn't know that. What is the main language they speak now?
Spanish since it's known as the Spanish crown. It's mostly inhabited by Kalinago people now.
I've seen pictures of Kalinago People. Very beautiful! What will you do once you're there? | ; with their only remnants being an introduction of wild boars for a good supply of meat whenever the island was visited, and to replenish their water supply. An English ship, the "Olive Blossom", arrived in Barbados on May 14th, 1625; its men took possession of it in the name of King James I. In 1627, the first permanent settlers arrived from England, and it became an English and later British colony. As a wealthy sugar colony, it became an English centre of the African slave trade until | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and south-east of Martinique and north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados is outside the principal Atlantic hurricane belt. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.
Inhabited by Kalinago people since the 13th century, and prior to that by other Amerindians, Barbados was visited by Spanish navigators in the late 15th century and claimed for the Spanish Crown. It first appeared in a Spanish map in 1511. The Portuguese Empire claimed the island between 1532 and 1536, but later abandoned it in 1620 | 72,467 | wow-train |
My favorite color is yellow, I feel everyone is afraid of how bold it can be but it's energizing to me.
Yellow is very mellow and nice looking and is near green and orange
Yeah it's complementary and I enjoy it on furniture and even coats as well!
Yep yellow is a great color and is very nice by itself.
What colors do you like?
Yellow is great but i prefer blue or green personally
I like green I say it's my lucky color, I use it for video games and stuff. Also it's the color of money haha | "giel", Dutch "geel", German "gelb", and Swedish and Norwegian "gul". According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the oldest known use of this word in English is from "The Epinal Glossary" in 700.
Science and nature.
Science and nature Optics, color printing, and computer screens.
Yellow is found between green and orange on the spectrum of visible light. It is the color the human eye sees when it looks at light with a dominant wavelength between 570 and | is similar to middle class America, representing the ongoing problems not only in the book but in America.
The illustration on page 87 shows a young black male, appears to be no older than 16 and is filled with vibrant colors consisting of yellow, blue, green, and orange. Toyin herself says that, "this piece actually speaks of identity and how malleable it is. It's not something that you can really pin point with certainty, its very kind of…suspect I think" (Odutola Shaiman Gallery | 72,468 | wow-train |
What's your favourite cut of steak? | Steak
A steak () is a meat generally sliced across the muscle fibers, potentially including a bone. Exceptions, in which the meat is sliced parallel to the fibers, include the skirt steak cut from the plate, the flank steak cut from the abdominal muscles, and the silverfinger steak cut from the loin and includes three rib bones. In a larger sense, fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steak, and many more varieties of steak are known.
Steak is usually grilled, but can be pan | possessions in the 67 point loss. What's more, Riewoldt's first possession didn't come until the eighth minute of the game's second quarter. An accidental poke in the eye from teammate Mabior Chol during training caused Riewoldt to suffer a cut cornea and bleeding behind the eye. The injury resulted in him missing Richmond's round 19 match against the and brought to an end Riewoldt's steak of 86 consecutive games played. He missed a further match in round 20 before returning in round 21 against . In round 23, | 72,469 | wow-train |
how do you like face off | DirecTV soap opera "Passions" and a member of the Westmore family of makeup artists, serves as the show's host. For each assignment, the contestants' work is individually evaluated by a panel of professional special effects makeup artists who serve as judges. These judges have included television and film makeup artist Glenn Hetrick, Academy Award and Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Ve Neill, creature designer and director Patrick Tatopoulos (seasons 1-3), and creature and concept designer Neville Page (seasons 3-present). Industry figures | So Long, Farewell" from "The Sound of Music" with the remaining contestants.
Live shows Week 1.
Following the first week of the competition. The show performances were:
- Group performances:
- "How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?"
- "I Have Confidence"
- Sing-off:
- Marisa MacIntyre and Alison Jutzi were in the sing-off, and performed "Take That Look Off Your Face" from the musical "Tell Me on a Sunday | 72,470 | wow-train |
i started working at google last week on self driving car research
Really? That is so cool. The car that is a driver less car or self-driving car and can sense the environment?
It is both I choose which mode to operate in. Would you ever consider riding in one?
I would love to utilize their Advanced control systems that interpret sensory information for appropriate navigation. Do you work on this?
No that is still to advanced for my testing phase I believe. | Test strategy
A test strategy is an outline that describes the testing approach of the software development cycle. It is created to inform project managers, testers, and developers about some key issues of the testing process. This includes the testing objective, methods of testing new functions, total time and resources required for the project, and the testing environment.
Test strategies describe how the product risks of the stakeholders are mitigated at the test-level, which types of testing are to be performed, and which entry and exit | , Craze began to have ideas for original songs. Reflecting on that period in time, Craze recalls, "I became so obsessed and stoned that I forgot to stop writing lyrics down before I actually started driving." He got into a car crash and escaped unscathed, but not without destroying his "really cool" 1970 VW Bus which was also his home at the time. The incident was a definitive turning point at which Craze decided to drive less and write more.
In 1996, Jett moved to New York | 72,471 | wow-train |
my favorite place to visit is seattle. It's my favorite west coast city. Have you been there?
I haven't, do you know anything cool about Seattle? I've heard it rains a lot there. | Seattle
Seattle ( ) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 744,955 residents , Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area's population stands at 3.94 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United | you've got the backing of Brian's chords you automatically play West Coast-style guitar. It's just inbuilt into the essence of what he writes. You can't do anything far from it, so it's hard to wedge my style in there, but I've tried to do it as best I can." On Beck, Wilson said: "He really blew my mind, so we thought we'd have him join us on our album. He plays the most goddamn greatest guitar you've ever heard | 72,472 | wow-train |
I just learned to play the guitar. Do you play the guitar?
I do! I have an electric Guild and an acoustic Seagull. What do you play?
Well I must be honest, I have not gotten to know the entire family of guitars. I just began to play using Guitar Hero, the game.
I have a Wii and play Guitar Hero on there as well! Sometimes it's harder than the actual guitar though
Though the game was first released in 2005, it was not until recently that I became interested.
How many versions are there? | games and gaming consoles using joysticks, buttons, and other controllers, along with graphics on computer screens and home computer games were introduced to the general public. Since the 1980s, video gaming has become a popular form of entertainment and a part of modern popular culture in most parts of the world.
One of the early games was "Spacewar!", which was developed by computer scientists. Early arcade video games developed from 1972 to 1978. During the 1970s, the first generation of home consoles emerged, including the | to play more concerts for the band. He's just playing games, and I'm fed up with it, to be honest with you. I don't sing, so I can't do much about it", adding, "I definitely want to play live. Because, you know, I've still got a twinkle in my eye. I can still play. So, yeah, I'll just get myself into musical shape, just concentrating on the guitar."
On 30 July 2014, an | 72,473 | wow-train |
I love the color blue it is one of the primary colors
Yes, I agree. It is a very bold and vibrant color.
most shades of blue contain other colors mixed in as well
Really? Which ones? | Blue
Blue is one of the three primary colours of pigments in painting and traditional colour theory, as well as in the RGB colour model. It lies between violet and green on the spectrum of visible light. The eye perceives blue when observing light with a dominant wavelength between approximately 450 and 495 nanometres. Most blues contain a slight mixture of other colours; azure contains some green, while ultramarine contains some violet. The clear daytime sky and the deep sea appear blue because of an optical effect known as Rayleigh scattering. | Steel blue
Steel blue is a shade of blue that resembles blue steel, i.e., steel which has been subjected to bluing in order to protect it from rust. It is one of the less vibrant shades of blue; it is usually identified as a blue-grey color.
The first recorded use of "steel blue" as a color name in English was in 1817.
In 1987, Steel blue was included as one of the X11 colors when that color list was formulated. After the invention of the | 72,474 | wow-train |
dont you love old phonograph records? | Phonograph record
A phonograph record (also known as a gramophone record, especially in British English, or simply record) is an analog sound storage medium in the form of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove. The groove usually starts near the periphery and ends near the center of the disc. At first, the discs were commonly made from shellac; starting in the 1940s polyvinyl chloride became common. In recent decades, records have sometimes been called vinyl records, or simply vinyl or even vinyls. | Sergei Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3
- Dmitri Shostakovich: Polka
- Bach: Sonata in G minor
Songs in the film:
- George Gershwin (music) and Ira Gershwin (lyrics): Embraceable You
- Cole Porter: You Do Something to Me
- Cole Porter: What Is This Thing Called Love?
Columbia Masterworks released an album of music from this movie consisting of four 78-rpm phonograph records (Columbia Masterworks set MM-657, copyright 1946).
In 1998, Nonesuch Records released | 72,475 | wow-train |
What is your favorite cut of beef? | cuisines have different cuts and names, and sometimes use the same name for a different cut; e.g., the cut described as "brisket" in the US is from a significantly different part of the carcass than British brisket. "Cut" often refers narrowly to skeletal muscle (sometimes attached to bones), but can also include other edible flesh, such as offal (organ meat) or bones without significant muscles attached.
American cuts.
The following is a list of the American primal cuts, and cuts derived | Majesty's private table is never without a fine piece of boiled beef, which is one of his favorite dishes."
The dish.
Tafelspitz is simmered along with root vegetables and spices in the broth. It is usually served with roasted slices of potato and a mix of minced apples and horseradish or sour cream mixed with chives.
The cut.
Tafelspitz is the Austrian name of the meat cut which is used, usually from a young ox. This cut is typically known in the United States as the | 72,476 | wow-train |
I love to swim but I am not sure if it is good on the body, do you know?
I love to swim too. Swimming is actually a low impact activity and compared to running is better on the body.
Do you work a lot of muscles? I know my body is normally tired when I am done.
Yes. It's a great workout. I suppose it's different for people as swimming relies on the natural buoyancy of the body.
Does it have any long term effects? Like I know running is bad on the knees long term.
No long-term effects that I know for sure, but since the human body is less dense than water, water supports your weight while swimming. No negative impact to the body at all.
Is swimming great for all ages then?
Yes. Swimming is consistently top rated for public recreational activities. It's safe for all ages.
At what age do people generally learn to swim? | Swimming
Swimming is the self-propulsion of a person through water, usually for recreation, sport, exercise, or survival. Locomotion is achieved through coordinated movement of the limbs, the body, or both. Humans can hold their breath underwater and undertake rudimentary locomotive swimming within weeks of birth, as a survival response.
Swimming is consistently among the top public recreational activities, and in some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of the educational curriculum. As a formalized sport, swimming features in a range of | not be believed, even if your Biographer should relate it, which too perhaps he will not: I wonder said he who will be my Biographer? Goldsmith to be sure I replied if you should go first - and he would do it better than any body. - but then he would do maliciously says Johnson - As for that answer I we should all fasten upon him & make him do Justice in spite of himself. but the worst is the Doctor does not know your Life, nor in Truth can I tell | 72,477 | wow-train |
Hey there! I play the violin. Have you ever tried it?
I have not, I've never played any strings at all, only brass.
Ah okay. It's very fun. Do you know how old the violin is?
I do not, how old is it?
I'm not sure, I thought you might know. Do you know anything else about the Violin?
I know there's different ways to play it, like pizzicato which is plucking the strings.
Hm... interesting. I mostly play folk music and don't use that technique.
Ah, I see. Was the music passed down to you by someone or did you learn it yourself? I know sometimes people learn it from unknown composers.
I was taught by a folk teacher. I come from an area that has traditional music that uses the violin, or sometimes it's called the fiddle. | Violin
The violin, sometimes known as a fiddle, is a wooden string instrument in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and highest-pitched instrument in the family in regular use. Smaller violin-type instruments exist, including the violino piccolo and the kit violin, but these are virtually unused. The violin typically has four strings, usually tuned in perfect fifths with notes G3, D4, A4, E5, and is most commonly played by drawing a bow across its | of people are tired of the screamo/I'm-not-okay thing. It's like, everyone's not okay, you know? Forget about it. Have fun. That's what you do with music -- you forget about your shit."
“Antidote was like our training wheels when we were learning how to play, but I consider the start of our band as being when we became Dirty Penny and recorded our album...There are a lot of haters...We’re labeled a cover band in Santa Cruz | 72,478 | wow-train |
Did you ever play with Barbies as a kid? Or have kids that play with Barbie? | Barbie
Barbie is a fashion doll manufactured by the American toy company Mattel, Inc. and launched in March 1959. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.
Barbie is the figurehead of a brand of Mattel dolls and accessories, including other family members and collectible dolls. Barbie has been an important part of the toy fashion doll market for over fifty years, and has been the subject of numerous controversies and lawsuits, often involving parodies of the | "Movin' with Nancy", released on home video in 2000.
Like other songs Hazlewood wrote, "Sugar Town" was deliberately enigmatic: directed to a young audience, yet outwardly tame enough to receive radio play (though he denied that he had ever used LSD, or regularly partaken in drugs in general). He explained, "You had to make the lyric dingy enough where the kids knew what you were talking about—and they did. Double entendre. But not much more if you wanted to | 72,479 | wow-train |
I really can't help it, but I am really self-conscious. I wish I didn't feel that way.
It's very common! Maybe you're shy, unpleasant feelings of self-consciousness are associated with shyness.
Yeah, I am a little shy and definitely not by choice. I can't help it. What can I do to overcome this?
It could mean you have low self-esteem. Why would that be?
I don't always think I am the smartest or have good confidence. Maybe I should see a shrink?
Talking about it could be very helpful. It's not your fault, some people are continually more self-conscious than others.
Oh! So it may just be genetic than, right?
It could be, but even so it could hurt your ability to perform complext actions. Getting help is a good idea!
Why would it hurt my ability to perform complex actions? | feelings of self-consciousness are sometimes associated with shyness or paranoia.
Impairment.
When feeling self-conscious, one becomes aware of even the smallest of one's own actions. Such awareness can impair one's ability to perform complex actions.
Adolescence is believed to be a time of heightened self-consciousness. A person with a chronic tendency toward self-consciousness may be shy or introverted.
Psychology.
Unlike self-awareness, which in a philosophical context is being conscious of oneself as an individual | who are both paranoid-schizophrenic. She cried out, "How can I live with anyone? I am a genetic time bomb." Arthur then comforted her, "You're not a statistic Mike, you're a person. Can't defend yourself against your worst feelings. You feel the things most of us run away from, most of us just too bummed out to feel". They held hands and Mike cried out, "Now do I have to have sex with you? Because I really don't | 72,480 | wow-train |
I have been thinking of country music a lot these days, what do you think? | Country music
Country music, also known as country and western (or simply country), and hillbilly music, is a genre of popular music that originated in the southern United States in the early 1920s. It takes its roots from genres such as American folk music (especially Appalachian folk and Western music) and blues.
Country music often consists of ballads and dance tunes with generally simple forms, folk lyrics, and harmonies mostly accompanied by string instruments such as banjos, electric and acoustic guitars, steel guitars (such | stated that, ""I think it’s a good microcosm of what my 20 or so years in music have been, in a lot of ways. You can certainly hear parts of my career throughout all of these songs, as well as the future and where my music is headed. To me, the title of the album is all about that time where you stop doing what you have to do, and start doing what you want to do."
McGraw revealed the album's cover art and track listing | 72,481 | wow-train |
I am thinking of looking into becoming a vegan but I don't really know what I'm getting myself in to. | Veganism
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in diet, and an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of animals. A follower of the diet or the philosophy is known as a vegan. Distinctions may be made between several categories of veganism. "Dietary vegans" (also known as strict vegetarians) refrain from consuming animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances. The term "ethical vegan" is often applied to those who | a second home in Oakhurst, N.J.
Quotes from Lester Markel.
"What you see is news. What you know is background. What you feel is opinion."; "I'm not looking for admiration. All I want is respect."; "Sure I'm a tough editor. I don't believe in Gallup Poll editors who give the reader what they think he wants. I try to please myself."; "I am basically a one- or two-syllable and only occasionally a three | 72,482 | wow-train |
One of the reasons i am not married is because I don’t want to ask permission to do something
I understand. Tell me about it.
In some cultures, marriage is a done deal
What kind of culture?
Mostly the Islamics countries.The marriages are all arranged.
You are right. I heard about arrange marriages. Please tell me more about this topic. | usually sexual, are acknowledged or sanctioned. In some cultures, marriage is recommended or considered to be compulsory before pursuing any sexual activity. When defined broadly, marriage is considered a cultural universal. Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares that "Men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution. Marriage shall be entered into | miss me, sexually?" brKilpatrick: "Hell yeah! You couldn't tell. I want some more." and Beatty: "I'm sorry that we are going through this mess because of a decision that we made to fire Gary Brown. I will make sure that the next decision is much more thought out. Not regretting what was done at all. But thinking about how we can do things smarter."brKilpatrick: "It had to happen though. I'm all the way with that!" | 72,483 | wow-train |
Hi, my wife is from Sweden.
Cool, so from the Scandinavian country in Europe?
Yes that is right. I wonder what the population of Sweden is.
It's pretty large, or about 10 million people in Sweden.
Incredible. Do you know if its worth visiting?
I'd say so, since 85% of the population lives in urban areas which sounds nice.
Yes I, too, like urban areas. What is the topography of Sweden like? | of 10.3 million of which 2.5 million have a foreign background. It has a low population density of and the highest urban concentration is in the central and southern half of the country.
Sweden is part of the geographical area of Fennoscandia. The climate is in general very mild for its northerly latitude due to significant maritime influence. In spite of the high latitude, Sweden often has warm continental summers, being located in between the North Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the vast Eurasian Russian landmass. The general climate and | it's, you, it's when people have a loved one that dies and they end on a bad note, you know, they wish that they could say something to them. So this is an opportunity for the deceased to say something before they go. And it was my impression of what I would like to say to people, if I had say, 3 seconds to do so in life before I died I'd say to the entire world, to all my friends, I love you all, and | 72,484 | wow-train |
hello, do you like motorcycles?
I do. My uncle has several Harleys and rides them a lot.
harley-davidson was founded in 1903, pretty crazy
That was a long time ago. Do you know the price for a Harley? | Types.
The term motorcycle has different legal definitions depending on jurisdiction (see #Legal definitions and restrictions).
There are three major types of motorcycle: street, off-road, and dual purpose. Within these types, there are many sub-types of motorcycles for different purposes. There is often a racing counterpart to each type, such as road racing and street bikes, or motocross and dirt bikes.
Street bikes include cruisers, sportbikes, scooters and mopeds, and many other types. Off- | )
Robert Banks - 2nd Zulus MC National President (was also a founding member)
Club Member Favored Bikes.
Traditionally in one percenter motorcycle clubs you see only Harley Davidson motorcycles, or at the very least it is somewhat mandatory that the motorcycle has been made in America and definitely is not produced in Asia.
The Zulus Motorcycle Club is not as forceful in these requirements. While most members of Zulus MC do in fact ride Harley Davidson motorcycles, it is common to see a variety of other makes including | 72,485 | wow-train |
If I had a favorite dessert food, I would have to pick ice cream. What about you?
I do not like desert but maybe custard
Custard is delicious as well! I've always enjoyed a thick custard, like what they use to fill eclairs. It all depends on how much egg or thickener is used.
I use to have my mom make it for me whenever i finish but i do not know how to make it myself. Do you know of a recipe
Well, custards are usually made similar to ice cream, but use eggs in addition to cream and sugar. They're usually cooked in a double broiler and heated very gently on the stove. Some recipes use vanilla as well, but its up to personal preference.
I see. That is very helpful. I can now try to make some myself. But the reason why i do not like taking them is because i do not know the nutritional value of it. Do you have any idea about this | Minimal nutritional value
Minimal nutritional value, in United States law, refers to foods that may not be sold in competition with the school lunch and breakfast programs. These are foods that USDA has determined contain little to no nutritional value. For example, sugar candy, soda pop without fruit juices, and chewing gum are considered to be foods of minimal nutritional value. Candy containing nuts or chocolate is considered to have some nutritional value.
Examples.
The USDA defines these categories of food as having minimal nutritional value: | example, coconut custard squares, dumplings in coconut cream, Thai caramel, caramelized crisps, egg yolk fudge balls cooked in syrup, sweet shredded egg yolk, Mung bean dessert, coconut milk ice-cream, and others are popular desserts. Most ingredients are grown locally, like coconuts. Coconuts are used to make desserts such as coconut custard squares, coconut milk ice cream and others. Visitors can choose according to their needs.
Food Other.
Amphawa floating market doesn’t have only seafood and Thai desserts, but it | 72,486 | wow-train |
I think Leo D is my favorite actor of all time.
Me too! I remember seeing him when he started appearing in tv commercials in the 1980s and then after in tv series.
O WOW! I had no idea about that!
I also liked his first film movie "Critters 3" in 1991. Why do you like Leo?
I just think he is a very good actor. I had no idea that he was in Critters though. | all time to that point.
Since 2000, DiCaprio has received critical acclaim for his work in a wide range of film genres. DiCaprio's subsequent films include "The Man in the Iron Mask" (1998), the biographical crime drama "Catch Me If You Can" (2002), and the epic historical drama "Gangs of New York" (2002), which marked his first of many collaborations with director Martin Scorsese. He was acclaimed for his performances in the political war thriller "Blood Diamond" | dummy sides. I went in and then had to come back one more time and then that was it. What I remember most about my audition was not having a car and having to take the bus to Raleigh Studios in [Hollywood]. I appreciate Robert for his sticktuitedness and AMC for seeing what he saw — eventually."
Tyreese, a fan favorite in the comics, was adapted to appear in the third season of the TV series when it returned from its midseason break. Chad Coleman was seen in Senoia | 72,487 | wow-train |
I would really like to open my own grocery store. The ones near me aren't good at all.
Are the ones near you that primarily sells food? Or do they have other stuff as well?
They just sell food. Wish I could find more information about grocery stores.
I think it would be a great idea if you offer non-perishable food that is packaged in bottles.
That sounds like a great idea! Any other tips you can offer? | Grocery store
A grocery store or grocer's shop is a retail shop that primarily sells food. A grocer is a bulk seller of food.
Grocery stores also offer non-perishable foods that are packaged in bottles, boxes, and cans; some also have bakeries, butchers, delis, and fresh produce. Large grocery stores that stock significant amounts of non-food products, such as clothing and household items, are called supermarkets. Some large supermarkets also include a pharmacy, and customer service, redemption, and | -middle-class, but I feel like my mom would start crying if she heard that. But my dad was a used car dealer and my mother worked in a locksmith shop as the bookkeeper, and then they got divorced, and I do remember, like, nuns bringing us food—like big canned goods. And then, you know, we didn't really go on vacation–ever... I had so many jobs growing up: I mowed lawns; I worked at a grocery store; I had two | 72,488 | wow-train |
As a recovering alcoholic, I would like to learn more about alcoholism. | Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as alcohol use disorder (AUD), is a broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems. The disorder was previously divided into two types: alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence. In a medical context, alcoholism is said to exist when two or more of the following conditions are present: a person drinks large amounts of alcohol over a long time period, has difficulty cutting down, acquiring and drinking alcohol takes up a great deal of time, alcohol is | once said, "buildings don't care if they're in a Democrat or a Republican district". A recovering alcoholic, he often spoke publicly about the dangers of alcoholism.
Kalis earned the distinction of being the first legislative candidate to file for office each year that he ran, often arriving at the Minnesota Secretary of State's office in Saint Paul early the morning or even the day before the opening date for filing. He said he did this because "I enjoy this job and I think when you like something | 72,489 | wow-train |
Hello
Welcome to The Coors Brewing Company, the world's third largest brewing company!
Thank you! Coors is actually my favorite beer! | Molson Brewery
The Molson Brewery was formed in 1786 in Montreal by the Molson family. In 2005, Molson merged with US-based Coors to form Molson Coors Brewing Company, the world's seventh-largest brewery at that time. Molson Coors Canada Inc. is the name of the Canadian subsidiary of Molson Coors Brewing Company. Molson's first brewery was located on the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, where the company continues to maintain its operations today.
History.
Founded in Montreal in 1786, the Molson Brewery is | Coors Brewing Company
The Coors Brewing Company is a regional division of the world's third-largest brewing company, the Molson Coors Brewing Company. Coors operates a brewery in Golden, Colorado, that is the largest single brewery facility in the world.
History.
History Founding.
In 1873, German immigrants Adolph Coors and Jacob Schueler from Prussia emigrated to the United States and established a brewery in Golden, Colorado, after buying a recipe for a Pilsner-style beer from a Czech immigrant William Silhan.
Coors | 72,490 | wow-train |
I love to cook for my family its a hobby for me
What do you like to cook? Cooking can include everything from grilling, using an open fire or electric stoves.
I love to make good healthy home cooked meals baked chicken or chicken stew | and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of heat, such as in ceviche, a traditional South American dish where fish is cooked with the acids in lemon or lime juice.
Preparing food with heat or fire is an activity unique to humans. It may have started around 2 million years ago, though archaeological evidence for it reaches no more than 1 million years ago.
The expansion of agriculture, commerce, trade, and transportation between civilizations in different regions offered cooks many new | use of heat. Cooking techniques and ingredients vary widely across the world, from grilling food over an open fire to using electric stoves, to baking in various types of ovens, reflecting unique environmental, economic, and cultural traditions and trends. The ways or types of cooking also depend on the skill and type of training an individual cook has. Cooking is done both by people in their own dwellings and by professional cooks and chefs in restaurants and other food establishments. Cooking can also occur through chemical reactions without the presence of | 72,491 | wow-train |
Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are used in the production of many medicines and foods?
I have heard that. Which types?
A majority of the food modifications come from traditional cash crops such as cotton, corn, soybean and canola
Yeah, I remember reading about soybean crops that were Genetically modified. I heard that they were bad for you.
A key point of contention involves the effect of pesticide resistance and its impact on the crop
Yes, I heard other farmers complained that their cops were getting cross pollinated. | . Cross pollination produces seeds with a different genetic makeup from the parent plants; such seeds may be created deliberately as part of a selective breeding program for fruit trees with desired attributes. Trees that are cross-pollinated or pollinated via an insect pollinator produce more fruit than trees with flowers that just self-pollinate. In fruit trees, bees are an essential part of the pollination process for the formation of fruit.
Pollination of fruit trees around the world has been highly studied for hundreds of years. There is a lot | . Most food modifications have primarily focused on cash crops in high demand by farmers such as soybean, corn, canola, and cotton. Genetically modified crops have been engineered for resistance to pathogens and herbicides and for better nutrient profiles. GM livestock have been developed, although, , none were on the market.
There is a scientific consensus that currently available food derived from GM crops poses no greater risk to human health than conventional food, but that each GM food needs to be tested on a case-by-case | 72,492 | wow-train |
I love hiking through trails. How about you?
Me too, taking long, vigorous walks is good exercise.
It sure is! Plus being in the sunshine is so good for your mood. What do you like about hiking? | Republic of Ireland, and United Kingdom, hiking means walking outdoors on a trail, or off trail, for recreational purposes. A day hike refers to a hike that can be completed in a single day. However, in the United Kingdom, the word walking is also used, as well as rambling, while walking in mountainous areas is called hillwalking. In Northern England, Including the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales, fellwalking describes hill or mountain walks, as fell is the common word for both features there.
Hiking | . You feel me? So I want to make sure it's the right recipe. The right... When you dip your finger in that sauce, the seasoning is perfect." In the same interview he spoke about how he decided who he would collaborate with on the album, saying: "You know, a lot of times, we get the beats early. The beat is always first. Us as artists, we like, "This the perfect beat. Do you know who would sound good on here? | 72,493 | wow-train |
I enjoy watching Ice Hockey live, what about you. Is this one of your favorite sports?
I never watched ice hockey but I am moving to Canada where is super popular so I guess I will learn it! It's also very popular in Russia and Scandinavia.
This is true. It is a very interesting sport. | Ice hockey at the Olympic Games
Ice hockey tournaments have been staged at the Olympic Games since 1920. The men's tournament was introduced at the 1920 Summer Olympics and was transferred permanently to the Winter Olympic Games program in 1924, in France. The women's tournament was first held at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
The Olympic Games were originally intended for amateur athletes. However, the advent of the state-sponsored "full-time amateur athlete" of the Eastern Bloc countries further eroded the ideology of the pure amateur | and writing.
Furtado said about the song: ""When I was touring in Portugal, people would frequently say goodbye to me by saying "Força", which is Portuguese slang. It translates as "Keep going", or "Kick ass". It's also associated with sports, especially football. I put a feminine twist on the idea of how you feel when you’re watching your favorite team. When you tie that into nationality, it becomes pretty intense. So this is a happy song, | 72,494 | wow-train |
It is said that many of the Halloween traditions originate from Celtic culture. I love Halloween!
i love going in costume
Halloween is the beginning of Hallowtide.
oh i didnt know that
Surprisingly, the word "hallow" means to make sacred or to sanctify.
oh thats interesting | Halloween
Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of Hallows' Even or Hallows' Evening), also known as Allhalloween, All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve, is a celebration observed in several countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' Day. It begins the three-day observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed.
It is widely believed that | Hallow
To hallow is "to make holy or sacred, to sanctify or consecrate, to venerate". The adjective form "hallowed", as used in "The Lord's Prayer", means holy, consecrated, sacred, or revered. The noun form "hallow", as used in "Hallowtide", is a synonym of the word saint.
Etymology.
The noun is from the Old English adjective "hālig", nominalised as "se hālga" "the holy man". The Gothic | 72,495 | wow-train |
Prince rogers nelso in an american singer and songwriter
What type of music does he do?
He had a wide variety of styles including funk, rock, r and b , and soul music.
Oh cool. I like all those. How old is his music? | Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Prince pioneered the late 1970s Minneapolis sound, a funk rock subgenre drawing from synth-pop and new wave. He sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He won seven Grammy Awards, seven Brit Awards, six American Music Awards, four MTV Video Music Awards, an Academy Award (for Best Original Song Score for the 1984 film "Purple Rain)" and a Golden Globe Award."" He was inducted into the | Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 – April 21, 2016) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. With a career spanning four decades, Prince was known for his eclectic work and flamboyant stage appearances. He was also a multi-instrumentalist and regarded as a guitar virtuoso. His innovative music integrated a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, new wave, soul, psychedelia, and pop.
Born | 72,496 | wow-train |
Hey! What do you think about Football? Or as the majority of people around here call it, Soccer.
I enjoy it. I watched some of the World Cup. It only happens every 4 years
How did the world cup go?
It went well. I watched more of the 2014 World Cup. It was held in Brazil and Germany won
That must have been a great match! What was the score? | most played team sport in the U.S., behind only basketball and American football. The popularity of the sport in the U.S. has been growing since the 1960s and 1970s and received a significant boost when the United States hosted the 1994 FIFA World Cup and 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup. It is the fourth most popular sport in the United States behind American football, baseball, and basketball, and is the second fastest growing sport in America, surpassed only by lacrosse.
The highest-level men's professional soccer league in | Mad About The Toy' work."
"Mad About the Toy" scored a 0.9 rating with a 4 share and was watched by 2.33 million people, making it Fox's second highest rated show of the night, behind "Family Guy".
Texas State Representative Poncho Nevárez tweeted, "If you ever wondered how Marfa would look like in the world of the Simpsons. Here you go. Nice shot of the Presidio County Courthouse", along with screenshots of Marfa as rendered in the episode.
On | 72,497 | wow-train |
Ever watch Jeopardy? My friends say I should be on the show.
have you of Jeopardy? is a television game show created by Merv Griffin.
Um... well yes, I have. I'm not quite as good as Morgan Freeman in The Bucket List, but I do like to play along.
Jeopardy American televition show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge
That is unless it is celebrity Jeopardy with Sean Connery. Then it gets a little bit unacceptable.
in jeopardy the contestants must phrase their responses in the form of questions.
Who is the host of jeopardy? | Jeopardy!
Jeopardy! is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show features a quiz competition in which contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. The original daytime version debuted on NBC on March 30, 1964, and aired until January 3, 1975. A weekly nighttime syndicated edition aired from September 1974 to September 1975, and a revival, "The All-New Jeopardy!", ran on NBC from October | , contestants who finish Double Jeopardy! with a $0 or negative score on either day do not play Final Jeopardy! that day; their score for that leg is recorded as $0.
Conception and development.
In a 1964 Associated Press profile released shortly before the original "Jeopardy!" series premiered, Merv Griffin offered the following account of how he created the quiz show:
Griffin's first conception of the game used a board comprising ten categories with ten clues each, but after finding that this board | 72,498 | wow-train |
Hello! I used to play basketball and currently coach. My favorite NBA team is the Spurs. Do you like basketball?
I used to watch the NBA in the 90s. I can't pick a favorite of all 30 teams though.
Do you have a few favorite NBA teams? | Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Central Division. The team was founded on January 16, 1966. The team plays its home games at the United Center, an arena shared with the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
The Bulls saw their greatest success during the 1990s when they were responsible for popularizing the NBA worldwide. They are | I was growing faster than the other kids my age." One media report stated that he nailed a basketball hoop to a tree at age 15 and estimated the official NBA requirement of 10 feet, but instead put it 12 feet above the ground. He said, "I had a rim put in at my house. It was higher than 10 feet, though." His favorite players as a child were Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan, whom he used to watch on television by sneaking out of bed at night. | 72,499 | wow-train |
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